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Ch 43
Pediatrics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which child should be seen in the office today? | The child who has had more than six stools in the past 36 hours. |
| Fifths disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat. | f |
| Another name for chickenpox is: | varicella. |
| Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if: | All are correct |
| During which period in a child’s life is weight gain the fastest in proportion to the child’s total weight? | First 6 months |
| The DTaP vaccine provides immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. | False |
| What is the best method of preventing Reye’s syndrome? | Children with viral infections should not be given aspirin products. |
| Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from chronic: | otitis media. |
| The CDC recommends annual flu vaccinations for all healthy children from age 6 months up to the 19th birthday and for their caregivers as well. | t |
| Studies have shown that a child who is obese between the ages of ___________ has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult. | 10 and 13 |
| Current pediatric growth charts can be downloaded from the FDA’s website. | f |
| Growth and development in children is determined by which of the following factors? | All are correct |
| Which of the following immunizations is administered IM? | Hep B and pneumococcal |
| The medical assistant is not responsible for reporting child abuse to appropriate authorities. | False |
| Overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea. | t |
| Infants with diarrhea should be weighed with the diaper on to prevent transmission of potentially infectious material. | f |
| Immunization with Varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future. | t |
| A child’s head circumference should be measured to the closest _______ inch. | 1/4 |
| Children who are allergic to eggs cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox. | True |
| In pediatric patients, the normal range for the pulse rate increases as age decreases. | true |
| Updated clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of otitis include all of the following except: | antibiotics should provide immediate relief from symptoms. |
| What is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents? | Accidents |
| Treatment recommendations for children with nonsevere symptoms of otitis media include which of the following? | The prescription of antibiotics should be delayed for 48 to 72 hours. |
| Children have reached approximately one-half their adult height by 2 years of age. | true |
| Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks most common in the winter and spring? | Fifths disease |
| Routine head circumference measurement is recommended for children until age: | 3 years. |
| During which period in a child’s life is weight gain the fastest in proportion to the child’s total weight? | First 6 months |
| Infants with a low-grade fever should not receive any immunizations until their temperature is normal. | False |
| During which phase of growth does a child gain almost half of his or her adult weight, and the skeleton and organs double in size? | Adolescent period (12 to 18 years) |
| Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months. | False |
| Repeated episodes of otitis media may be due to childhood allergies. | True |
| Which of the following is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diarrhea and/or dehydration? | Pedialyte or Infalyte in small amounts |
| Skeletal growth in girls is completed between 15 and 16 years of age and in boys between ages 17 and 18. | True |
| Indicators of dehydration in children do not include which of the following? | Severe abdominal cramps |
| Newborns typically are given the first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home. | True |
| Tetanus is part of which immunization? | DTaP |
| The first dose of MMR vaccine should be administered at what age? | 12 months |
| Children are considered overweight if the BMI-for-age is between the 85th and 94th percentiles; they are considered obese if the BMI is at or greater than the 95th percentile. | True |
| By age 3, the child’s vocabulary consists of: | more than 2000 words. |
| Immunization with Varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future. | True |
| In which illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance of particular concern when the disorder occurs in children? | Diarrhea |
| A newborn’s respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute. | False |
| Routine head circumference measurement is recommended for children until age: | 3 years. |
| Which common medication is not recommended for children, because it has been linked to a sometimes fatal disease? | Aspirin |
| What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephaly? | Measurement of the head circumference |
| In pediatric patients, the normal range for the pulse rate increases as age decreases. | True |
| Colic can be a long-term GI disorder that persists through the toddler years. | false |
| Possible signs that an adolescent may be considering suicide include: | sexual promiscuity and giving away prized objects. |
| If diarrhea continues for longer than 4 days, medical intervention is needed to prevent serious complications. | False |
| When is skeletal growth in girls complete? | Between ages 15 and 16 and when the growth plates of the long bones of the extremities have fused completely |
| The flu vaccine is recommended for any child age 3 months or older. | False |
| Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if: | All are correct |