Question | Answer |
After baby has been immunized, what are the reasons parents should call the doctor? | -High pitched persistent crying for more than 3 hours
- Excessive sleepiness
-Unusual limpness or paleness
-rectal temp of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
-convulsion |
List the areas that a physician will assess when an infant has their first complete medical examination. | -Heart
-Hips
-Hands & Arms, Feet & Legs
-Back & Spine
-Eyes
-Ears
-Nose
-Mouth & Throat
-Neck
-Underarms
-The Fontanels
-Respirations & Respiratory Function |
List the reasons parents would choose not to circumcise. | -Lack of medical necessity
-Fear of bleeding & infection
-Concerns about pain
-Wish for child to be like uncircumcised father
-Belief in childrens rights
-To allow optimal sexual enjoyment
-Less risk of diaper irritation
-Not covered by OHIP |
Name the six reflexes. | -Startle/moro reflex
-Babinski reflex
-Rooting reflex
-Walking/stepping reflex
-Palmar Grasping reflex
-Tonic neck reflex |
List the reasons parents would choose to bottlefeed. | -Longer satisfaction for baby
-Easy monitoring of intake & more freedom
-Less stressful feeding in public
-More participation for father & siblings
-No interference with fashion
-Less restriction on types of meds & OCPs
-No dietary demands & restric |
List the reasons parents would choose to breastfeed. | -Milk is individualized & Digested better
-Less sodium & protein,Less risk of allergies
-Better absorption of Calcium
-No problems with diarrhea
-Less risk of diaper rash & lower cost
-better health for baby & less obesity
-More sucking satisfaction |
List the reasons parents would choose to circumcise. | -Religous observance
-Cleanliness
-The locker room syndrome
-Appearance
-Health |
What is an inguinal hernia? | A part of the intestines slips through one of the inguinal canals & bulges into the groin. |
What are the signs and symptoms of teething? | -Drooling
-Chin/face rash
-A little cough
-Biting
-Pain
-Irritablitiy
-Refusal to feed
-Diarrhea
-Low-grade fever
-Wakefulness
-Gum Hematoma
-Ear pulling/check rubbing |
What are the five "somethings" for treating teething symptoms? | -Something to chew on
-Something to rub against
-Something cold to eat
-Something cold to drink
-Something to relieve pain |
What are the four types of behaviours assessed in the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale and what are they assessing? | -Interactive (relate to people, alertness, cuddliness)
-Motor (reflexes, muscle tone, hand-mouth activity)
-Control of physiological state (self-control after being upset)
-Reaction to stress ( startle reflex) |
What can an MOA do when booking appointmemnts for a child with ADHD? | -Recognize anger & frustration
-Schedule appts at the end of the day
-Ensure enough time is booked |
What does the acronym APGAR stand for? | -Acitivity
-Pulse
-Grimace
-Appearance
-Respiration |
What is sudden infant death syndrome? | When a baby dies unexpectedl, usually while sleeping also called crib death. |
What is the first test most babies are given? | APGAR test. |
What is thrush? | -Elevated white patches in the babies mouth
-Fungal infection picked up from the vaginal tract of the mother. |