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Med 229 Chapt. 40
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination? | Approach the children slowly. |
| At what age does a child become able to share and play with others? | 2 to 3 years |
| At what age does a child develop a personal identity? | 14 to 19 |
| Which of the following is a birth-related disorder that is the most common movement disorder in children? | cerebral palsy |
| Which of the following is a genetic disorder that results from one extra chromosome in each cell during the development of the fetus? | Down syndrome |
| In which stage of growth and development is a child's head usually one-fourth the entire body length? | neonate |
| Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn? | Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk or formula. |
| At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees? | 9 months |
| By what age can most toddlers walk independently? | 15 months |
| At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness? | 6 to 10 years |
| Which of the following physical changes occur to both males and females during puberty? | body hair grows |
| At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events? | 14 to 19 years |
| Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true? | From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year. |
| Which of the following actions will help relieve a child’s fear when coming to the medical office? | Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments. |
| How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year? | 7 |
| At which of the following ages should toddlers have well-child examinations? | 15, 18, 24, and 30 months |
| What is the purpose of administering an immunization? | to reduce a person’s susceptibility to infections |
| When is the first dose of the vaccine for hepatitis B given? | the day after birth |
| Which of the following is not a guideline for the proper storage and handling of vaccines? | Rotate your supply of vaccines so those with the longest expiration date are used first |
| Charla is a three-year-old whose mother has brought her to the pediatrician’s office because she has had a low-grade fever for three days. The pediatrician has asked the medical assistant to take all of her vital signs, including blood pressure. Charla is | Take Charla's blood pressure before getting her other vital signs. |
| Reya is a 2½-year-old whose parents have brought her to the office because she has been cranky and apparently does not feel well. When asked where it hurts, she points to her throat. The provider has asked you to obtain a specimen for a rapid strep test, | Squeeze Reya's nostrils shut until she opens her mouth to breathe. |
| Peter is a 4-year-old who is in the office for a well-child exam. While you are taking his history, Peter’s mother says he has been urinating much more often lately. The notes also state that Peter’s older sister is diabetic. Which of the following questi | "Does Peter seem to be excessively thirsty?" |
| The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the ________ | heel |
| Most childhood cases of HIV infection are ________ | transmitted from a mother to her infant |
| Which of the following conditions is commonly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and over-diagnosed in children? | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Which of the following is a highly contagious disease that is often seen in the winter and spring as outbreaks of pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and tracheobronchitis? | RSV |
| Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children? | It can cause extreme fluid loss, resulting in dehydration. |
| Which of the following is not a known risk factor for child abuse or neglect? | mother older than 18 years |
| Ginny is an 8-year-old whose mother brought her to the office because "there must be something wrong with her; she is always complaining that she hurts somewhere." You notice bruises on Ginny's legs, and what appears to be a burn mark on the back of her l | Inform your supervising licensed practitioner. |
| The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are which type of development? | physical development |
| The development of thinking skills as a child grows is ________ | intellectual-cognitive development |
| Changes in the feelings a child experiences during a particular period of growth and development are ________. | psycho-emotional development |
| The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ________. | social development |
| About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth? | 7 to 9 pounds |
| Which of the following is a highly contagious dermatologic disease that causes inflammation and pustules that become crusted before healing? | impetigo |
| Which of the following is not an effective treatment for head lice? | avoidance of sun exposure |
| Which of the following can help relieve discomfort due to infectious conjunctivitis? | applying warm compresses to the eye |
| Which of the following is not a warning sign of potential violence? | decrease in risk-taking behavior |
| Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide? | anger directed at oneself |
| Which of the following statements about suicide is true? | Changes in habit, including carelessness or sloppiness, are suicide warning signs. |
| At what age do most sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases occur? | between 2 and 4 months of age |
| Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24–48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins? | PKU |
| The pediatric dietary guidelines suggest a child be introduced to strained vegetables and fruits at what age range? | 6–8 months |
| A child has a large bruise on both his right and left shoulders. The licensed practitioner suspects abuse, what will most likely happen next? | The child protection agency will be notified |
| In the graph pictured what is the weight per age percentile for Connor James Booth at 19 months? | 90 |
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