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CMA CH. 29
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephaly? | head circumference and compare to standard norms. |
| A child's head circumference should be measured closest to the ____ | 1/4 inch. |
| The first dose of MMR vaccine should be administered at what age? | 12 months/year |
| In what illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance are particular concern when the disorder occurs in children? | Diahrea |
| During what period in a child's life is weigh 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 |
| What is a helpful approach to adolescent patients? | Understanding that teens care about personal appearance and will care how a procedure will make them look |
| Tetanus is part of what immunization? | DTAP Diphtheria-tetanus-acellar pertussis |
| Routine head circumference measurements is recommended for children until what age? | 3 years old |
| What is another name for chicken pox? | Varicella Virus |
| Which common medication is NOT recommended for children because it has been linked to a sometimes-fatal disease? | Aspirin |
| ____ is called a middle ear infection. | Otisis media |
| Colic in an infant is most often characterized by what? | Abdominal pain and constant crying |
| True or false: a child that has passed more than 6 stools in the past 36 hrs should be seen in the office | True |
| Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if what? | Below 3rd% in weight, physical problem, disease, problem with parent relationship |
| What immunizations are administered IM? | Covid-19, Dengue, (DTaP, Tdap), (DT, Td), Hib, HepA, HepB, HPV, IIV, MenACWY, MenB, (RSV and RSV-mAb), PCV, RZV |
| Varicella vaccine usually is administered to children in what age group? | Around 12-18 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 what? | lack of tears, fewer wet diapers, weight loss |
| Treatment recommendations for children with non-severe symptoms of otitis media include what? | Delay antibiotic treatment for 48-72 hours |
| What is commonly reccomended for children with pediatric diahrea and/or hydration? | Oral rehydration with small amount of pedialyte or infalyte offered every 15 mins |
| T/F current pediatric growth charts can be downloaded from the FDA's website. | False. CDC. |
| T/F fifths disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat. | False. It's caused by Porvovirus B19 and results in fever, red cheeks, and rash. |
| T/F overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea. | True. Pressure around the trachea can cause breathing issues during sleep. |
| T/F repeated episodes of Otitis media may be due to childhood allergies. | True. |
| Possible signs that an adolescent may be considering suicide include what? | Withdrawing from friends and family, giving away prized possessions, change in behavior such as sexual promiscuity |
| what is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents? | Accidents, suicide is the 3rd 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 non-severe symptoms, observe and follow up in 48-72 hrs for antibiotics if no better |
| What Vaccine responses should be reported to the physician immediately? | High fever, swelling at injection site, breathing issue, headache, convulsions or seizures. |
| Studies have shown that a child who is obese between the ages of ___ and ___ has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult | 10 and 13 |
| T/F The flu vaccine is reccomended for any child age 3 months or older. | False. 6 months. |
| T/F Skeletal growth in girls is completed between ages 15 and 16 and in boys between ages 17 and 18. | True |
| T/F infants with diarrhea, should be weighed with the diaper on to prevent transmission of potentially infectious materials. | False. It would give a false weight. |
| T/F immunization with Varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future. | True |
| T/F children who are allergic to eggs, cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox. | True |
| T/F 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 |
| T/F newborns typically are given the first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home. | True |
| T/F in pediatric patients, the normal range for the pulse rate increases as age decreases | True |
| T/F the medical assistant is NOT responsible for reporting child abuse to appropriate authorities. | False. all healthcare workers are responsible for reporting abuse. |
| T/F a newborn's respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute. | False. It's should be 30-50 per minute. |
| T/F adolescence stop growing when the epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused. | True. |
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