Deck 24: The Pediatric Examination

Question 1

Compare body structure and function of the human body across the life span

Answer 1

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Question 2

Identify resources and adaptations that are required based on individual needs-i.e., culture and environment, developmental life stages, language, and physical threats to communication

Answer 2

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Question 3

Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions

Answer 3

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Question 4

Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

Question 5

The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at

A) 1 week
B) 1 month
C) 2 months
D) 4 months

Question 6

Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulations as they apply to medical assisting practice, including FDA and DEA regulations

Question 7

Identify common pathology related to each body system

Question 8

Medical Terminology

Question 9

How is length measured?

A) The child lies in a supine position.
B) The child stands with his or her back to the measuring device.
C) The child sits in a chair with both feet flat on the floor.
D) The child lies in a prone position.

Question 10

What is the name for the physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in children?

A) Pediatrician
B) Podiatrist
C) Obstetrician
D) Neonatologist

Question 11

Topics included in anticipatory guidance include

A) Safety
B) Nutrition
C) Development
D) Sleep
E) All of the above

Question 12

Describe implications for treatment related to pathology

Question 13

Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained

Question 14

Anatomy and Physiology

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT included in a well-child visit?

A) Administration of immunizations
B) Physical examination
C) Collection of a throat specimen
D) Evaluation of growth and development

Question 16

Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems

Question 17

Analyze charts, graphs, and/or tables in the interpretation of health care results

Question 18

Which of the following is an important reason for weighing a child?

A) To determine the proper dosage of medication for the child
B) To compare the child's weight with weights of other children of the same age
C) To determine if the child is deficient in vitamins and minerals
D) To assess the rate of brain growth
E) All of the above

Question 19

Medical Office Clinical Procedures

Question 20

Medical Law and Ethics

Question 21

Which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn?

A) Hepatitis B
B) DTaP
C) Polio
D) MMR

Question 22

A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in

A) A blood pressure reading that is falsely high
B) Not being able to hear the first clear tapping sound
C) Too much pressure being applied to the brachial artery
D) A blood pressure reading that is falsely low

Question 23

What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?

A) (³/₈ inch to ⁵/₈ inch)
B) (⁵/₈ inch to 1 inch)
C) ½ inch to 1½ inches
D) 1 inch to 2 inches

Question 24

The deltoid site should not be used as an IM injection site until the child

A) Is at least 18 months old
B) Has been walking for at least a year
C) Is at least 10 years old
D) Can sit quietly while the injection is administered

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with childhood obesity?

A) High blood pressure
B) Skin disorders
C) Type 2 diabetes
D) Asthma

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a reason for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient?

A) To diagnose a pathologic condition
B) To screen for the presence of disease
C) To evaluate the effectiveness of therapy
D) To prevent urinary tract infections

Question 27

Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing

A) Hypertension
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
D) Heart disease
E) All of the above

Question 28

What is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?

A) Passive artificial immunization
B) Active artificial immunization
C) Inflammation
D) Passive natural immunization

Question 29

The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins is known as

A) Immunization
B) Inflammation
C) Immunity
D) Contagious

Question 30

Which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?

A) The cuff fits snugly on the child's arm.
B) The cuff is positioned at least 1 inch above the bend in the elbow.
C) The bladder of the cuff encircles 80-100% of the child's arm.
D) The bladder is centered over the antecubital space.

Question 31

Head circumference is measured in

A) Millimeters
B) Grams
C) Centimeters or inches
D) Microns

Question 32

What term is used for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?

A) Toxoid
B) Antiserum
C) Antitoxin
D) Vaccine

Question 33

What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?

A) Diphtheria, polio, tetanus
B) Dysentery, pertussis, mumps
C) Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
D) Diphtheria, rubella, rubeola

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT used in determining if a child has hypertension?

A) Age
B) Weight
C) Height
D) Gender

Question 35

The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to

A) Prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen
B) Protect the child from infection
C) Prevent false-negative test results
D) Prevent irritation of the patient's skin from the adhesive

Question 36

What immunizations are included in an MMR injection?

A) Meningitis, mumps, rubella
B) Measles, mumps, rubella
C) Measles, mumps, chickenpox
D) Measles, hepatitis, rubella

Question 37

The most important use of growth charts is to

A) Assess the child's individual growth pattern
B) Compare the child's growth with that of other children of the same age
C) Identify children with prehypertension
D) Identify children with type 2 diabetes
E) All of the above

Question 38

Which of the following injection sites should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children?

A) Dorsogluteal
B) Vastus lateralis
C) Deltoid
D) Ventrogluteal

Question 39

Assessment of blood pressure should start at age

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 8 years

Question 40

The length of the needle used to administer an intramuscular injection to a child depends on

A) The age of the child
B) The amount of medication being administered
C) The size of the child
D) Whether the child is walking

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT required by the NCVLA to be documented after administration of an immunization?

A) Manufacturer and lot number of the vaccine
B) Signature of the child's parent or guardian
C) Date the VIS was given to the parent
D) Name and address of the medical office

Question 42

Which of the following diseases does the newborn screening test typically NOT screen for?

A) Congenital hypothyroidism
B) Phenylketonuria
C) Cystic fibrosis
D) Sickle cell anemia

Question 43

Which of the following is required by the NCVIA before an immunization is administered?

A) The parent must be provided with information on the benefits and risks of the immunization.
B) The parent must sign a consent form.
C) The child must be promised a sticker after the injection.
D) The expiration date of the vaccine must be checked three times.

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of the newborn screening test?

A) Is required in all states by law
B) Best to perform the test between 1 and 7 days after birth
C) The specimen is placed on a special filter paper
D) Positive results require further testing
E) All of the above

Question 45

Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimen for a newborn screening test?

A) Plantar surface of the heel
B) Earlobe
C) Lateral surface of the finger
D) Big toe

Question 46

If PKU is left untreated, it can lead to

A) Malnutrition
B) Mental retardation
C) Aplastic anemia
D) Spinal curvature

Question 47

Which of the following items of information is NOT included in a VIS?

A) Benefits and risks of the immunization
B) Publication date of the VIS
C) Reporting an adverse reaction
D) Lot number of the vaccine