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Ch 29
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephaly? | Head circumference & compare to standard norms |
| A child’s head circumference should be measured to the closest? | 1\4 inch |
| The first dose of MMR vaccine 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 weight? | The first 6 months |
| Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from what? | Otitis media(ear infection) |
| What is a helpful approach to adolescent patient? | Understand that teens are about appearance..a procedure would make them think about there looks |
| Tetanus is part of what immunization? | Dtap, Diptheria, Diptheria, Tetanus pertussis |
| Routine head circumference measurements is recommended for children until what age? | 3 years old |
| What is another name for chicken pox? | Varicella vrus |
| Which common medication is not recommended for children, because it has been linked to a sometimes-fatal disease? | Aspirin |
| What is called a middle ear infection? | Otitis media |
| Colic in an infant is most often characterized by what? | Abdominal pain, crying |
| T/F : A child that has passed more than 6 stools in the past 36 hours should be seen in the office? | True |
| Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if what? | Considered failure to thrive if below 3rd% weight physical problem /disease, relationship problem w/ parent |
| What varicella vaccine usually is administered to children in what age group? | 12 to 18 months |
| What is the best method of preventing Reye’s syndrome? | Children with viral infections should not be given aspirin products |
| Indicators of dehydration in children do not include? | Lack of tears, few wet diaper, weight loss |
| Treatment recommendations for children with pediatric diarrhea and or dehydration ? | Oral rehydration small amounts of pedialyte or infalyte which is offered every 15 minutes |
| By the age of 3, the child’s vocabulary consists of what? | Over 2,000 words |
| When is skeletal growth in girls complete? | 15 to 16 |
| Growth and development in children is determined by what factors? | Development, growth, genetics, nutrition, environmental factors, disease motor, mental, social languages skills |
| During what phase of growth does a child gain almost half of his or her adult weight, and the skeleton and organs double? | Adolescent period 12 to 18 years |
| Possible signs that an adolescent may be considering suicide include what? | Give away prized possessions, change in behavior withdraw from friends and family such as sexual promiscuity |
| What is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents? | The leading cause of death and injury in adolescents is motor vehicle accidents suicide third leading cause |
| Which infectious disease is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks most common in the winter and spring? | Fifths disease |
| Updated clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of otitis include what? | Antibiotics for severe symptoms or with infection in both ears. For nonsevere observe in 48 to 72 hrs |
| What vaccine responses should be reported to the physician immediately? | High fever, breathing issues, headaches, seizures |
| Studies have shown that a child who is obese between the ages of what has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult. | 10 and 13 |
| The flu vaccine is recommended for any child age 3 months or older. | False |
| Skeletal growth in girls is completed between ages 15 and 16, and in boys between ages 17 and 18. | True |
| Infants with diarrhea should be weighed with the diaper on to prevent transmission of potentially infectious materials. | False |
| Immunization with varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future. | True |
| Children who are allergic to eggs cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox. | True |
| The CDC recommends annual flu vaccinations from all healthy children from ages 6 months up to the 19th birthday and for their caregivers as well | True |
| Newborn typically are given the 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 newborn’s respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute. | False |
| Adolescents stop growing when the epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused. | True |
| Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months. | False |
| Current pediatric growth charts can be downloaded from the FDA’s website. | False |
| Children are considered over weight if the BMI-for-age is between the 85th and 94th percentiles, they are considered obese if the BMI is at or greater than 95th percentile. | True |
| Fifths disease is caused by coxackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat. | False |
| If a child has severe diarrhea, the parents should stop feeding the child to protect the GI tract from damage | False |
| Overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea | True |
| Colic can be a long term GI disorder that persists through the toddler years. | False |
| Repeated episodes otitis media may be due to childhood allergies | True |
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