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CMA SG Chapter 29
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephayly? | Measurement of the the head circumference |
| A childs head should be measured to the closest what of an inch? | 1/4 |
| The first dose of MMR should be administered at what age? | 12-15 months |
| In what illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance of particular concern when the disorder occurs in children? | Diahrrhea |
| During what period in a child's life is weight gain the fastest in proportion to the child's total weights? | 4-6 months |
| Myringotomy may be required when a child suffer from chronic what? | Otitis Media |
| What is a helpful approach to adolescent patients? | By building trust, respecting independence, and supporting their developmental stage. |
| Tetanus is part of which immunization? | DTap |
| Routine head circumference measurement is recommended for children until what age? | 2 year old |
| What is another name for chickenpox? | Varicella |
| Which common medication is not recommended for children, beacuse it has been linked to sometimes fatal disease? | Aspirin |
| What is an ear infection called? | Otitis Media |
| Colic in infants is most often characterized by what? | Constant crying for more than 3 hours, occurring 3 days a week lasting for at least 3 weeks |
| True or False: A child that has passed more than six stools in the past 36 hours should be seen in office? | True |
| Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if what? | If the child has cystic fibrosis, a problem exist with the parent-child relationship, and the child is below the 3rd percentile for weight |
| What immunizations are administered IM? | DTaP vaccine Tdap vaccine Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Inactivated poliovirus vaccine Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Human papillomavirus vaccine Meningococcal vaccine Influenza vaccine |
| The varicella vaccine usually is administered to children in what age group? | 12-5 months |
| What is the best method of preventing Reyes disease? | Children with viral infections should not be given aspirin products |
| Indicators of dehydration in children do not include include what? | Severe abdominal cramps |
| Treatment recommendations for children with non-severe symptoms of otitis media include what? | The prescription of antibiotics should be delayed for 48-72 hrs |
| What is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diahrhea and/or dehydration? | Pedialyte or infalyte in small amounts |
| By the age of 3, the childs vocabulary consist of what? | More than 200 words |
| When is skeletal growth in girls complete? | 15-16 year old |
| Growth and development in children is determined by what factor? | Genetics and environment |
| During what phase of growth does a child gain almost half of his or her adult weight , and skeleton and organs double in size? | Adolescence(Puberty) |
| Possible signs that an adolescence may be considering suicide include what? | Sudden changes in behavior, loss of interest, decline in school performance and changes in sleep or eating habits |
| What is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents? | The leading cause of death and injury in adolescents is motor vehicle accidents. |
| Which infectious disease is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks are most common in the winter and spring? | Fifths Disease |
| Updated clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of otitis include what? | Antibiotics should provide immediate relief from symptoms |
| What vaccine responses should be reported to the physician immediately? | Allergic reaction |
| Studies have shown that a child who is obese between what ages has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult? | 10-13 years old |
| The flu vaccine is recommended for any child age 3 months or older | False |
| Skeletal growth in girls is completed between 15-16 years of age and in boys between ages 17-18 | True |
| Infants with diarrhea should be weighed with the diaper on to prevent transmission of potentially infectious material | True |
| Immunizations with varivax may prevent the devlopement of shingles in the future | True |
| Children who are allergic to eggs cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox | False |
| The CDC recommends annual flu vaccinations for all healthy children from ages 6 months up to the 19th birthday and for their caregivers as well. | True |
| Newborns typically are given their first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home | True |
| In pediatric patients, the normal range for the pulse rate increases as age decreases | True |
| The medical assistant is not responsible for reporting child abuse to appropriate authorities | False |
| A newborns respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute. | False |
| Adolescents stop growing when the epiphyseal plates of the long bones have been fused | True |
| Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months | False |
| Current pediatrics growth charts can be downloaded from the FDA website | False |
| Children and considered over weight if the BMI- for-age is between the 85th and 94th percentile, they are considered obese if the BMI is at or greater than the 95th percentile | True |
| Fifths disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat | False |
| If a child has severe diahrrhea, the parent should stop feeding the child to protect the GI tract from damage | False |
| Over weight and obese children may have sleep apnea | True |
| Colic can be long-term GI disorder that persist through toddler years | False |
| Repeated episode otitits media may be due to chilhood allergies | True |
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