Which Child Is Most Likely to Be Frightened by Hospitalization

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which child is most likely to be frightened by hospitalization?

• A) A 4-month-old infant admitted with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis
• B) A 2-year-old toddler admitted for cystic fibrosis
• C) A 9-year-old child hospitalized with a fractured femur
• D) A 15-year-old adolescent admitted for abdominal pain

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Definitions:

MMPI-2

A standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology used to diagnose mental disorders.

Rorschach

A projective psychological test consisting of inkblots presented to individuals to interpret, used to examine their personality characteristics and emotional functioning.

TAT

Thematic Apperception Test, a projective psychological test that involves creating stories about ambiguous scenes and images to uncover underlying thoughts and feelings.

Objective Tests

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