Chapter 1: Involving children, young people and families in care and care decisions

1. What is the main reason parents who are not satisfied with their child’s care strive to be actively involved in their child’s care?

  1. To be an advocate for their child
  2. To challenge health professionals’ practice
  3. To ensure hospital accommodation
  4. To gain knowledge if there is possibility of litigation

Answer: A

2. What are the consequences of lack of involvement of children and young people in decisions regarding their care?

  1. None, children and young people never want to be involved in their own care
  2. Children and young people are always happy for others to make decisions for them
  3. It is irrelevant in healthcare because children and young people have no insight into care and health services care anyway
  4. Lack of involvement can lead to anxiety and fear about what is happening to children and young people

Answer: D

3. Who is best situated to deliver and decide the care of young children?

  1. Doctors only as they know best about treatments
  2. Nurses only as they are qualified to care for children
  3. Parents and children (depending on age and developmental stage) in partnership with all healthcare professionals
  4. Parents only as they know their chid best

Answer: C

4. What percentage of children are admitted to hospital each year?

  1. 1 in 100
  2. 1 in 50
  3. 1 in 10–15
  4. 1 in 4

Answer: C 

5. According to the evidence, ideally where and how are children best cared for?

  1. In hospital cared for by healthcare professionals
  2. At home cared for by parents with support from healthcare professionals
  3. In hospital cared for by parents
  4. At home cared for by parents

Answer: B