Deck 42: The Physicians Office Laboratory

Question 1

At age 18 months, a child can typically:

A) babble
B) speak gibberish
C) say 4 to 6 words
D) say 10 or more words

Answer 1

say 10 or more words

Question 2

At 24 months, a child can typically:

A) ride a tricycle
B) jump with both feet
C) throw a ball
D) stand on one foot for a few minutes

Answer 2

ride a tricycle

Question 3

Infants typically begin their journey through the pediatrician's office:

A) immediately after birth
B) at 1 to 2 weeks
C) at 4 to 6 weeks
D) at 2 to 3 months

Answer 3

at 1 to 2 weeks

Question 4

At what age can an infant first role from the back to the side?

A) 1 month
B) 2 to 4 months
C) 4 to 6 months
D) 6 to 8 months

Question 5

When using a Snellen chart, the child:

A) states which color seems brightest
B) points to the color that seems brightest
C) indicates verbally which way the big "E" is facing
D) indicates with the fingers which way the big "E" is facing

Question 6

Which of the following is a symptom of neglect?

A) apparent malnutrition
B) suspicious story about an injury
C) frequent injuries requiring medical attention
D) discoloration/bruises on the back or buttocks

Question 7

Which of the following is not a measurement commonly obtained at well-child visits?

A) height or recumbent length
B) weight
C) circumference of the abdomen
D) circumference of the head and chest

Question 8

When measuring a child's chest circumference, the measuring tape should be placed:

A) just below the nipples
B) just above the nipples
C) directly over the nipples
D) exactly halfway between the navel and nipples

Question 9

It is customary to weigh infants:

A) unclothed
B) wearing only a diaper
C) wearing a diaper and clothes, but not shoes
D) wearing a diaper, clothes, and shoes

Question 10

When measuring a child's head circumference, the measurement should be read to the nearest:

A) 1/8 inch
B) 1/4 inch
C) 1/12 inch
D) inch

Question 11

An Apgar score _____ requires immediate intervention and continued evaluation.

A) higher than 8
B) higher than 80
C) below 4
D) below 40

Question 12

Toys in the play area of the reception area should:

A) have many parts
B) have tiny parts
C) be washable
D) be disposable

Question 13

After beginning the immunization schedule, infants are typically examined:

A) every 2 to 3 months for the first 18 months
B) every 2 to 3 months for the first 5 years
C) every 5 to 6 months for the first 18 months
D) every 5 to 6 months for the first 5 years

Question 14

Which of the following is a sign of abuse?

A) developmental delay
B) inadequate clothing for season or size
C) obvious lack of dental care
D) frequent injuries requiring medical attention

Question 15

Which of the following is not a sign of a vision deficiency in a child?

A) holding books an arm's length away when reading
B) tilting the head forward to see well
C) looking cross-eyed
D) excessive blinking

Question 16

Growth graphs aid in the diagnosis of growth abnormalities, nutritional disorders, and diseases of children from birth to age:

A) 5
B) 13
C) 18
D) 20

Question 17

At 5 months, a typical infant can:

A) hold a bottle
B) bang two objects together
C) transfer objects from one hand to the other
D) use a thumb-finger grasp

Question 18

At 12 to 15 months, a child typically cannot yet:

A) walk alone well
B) crawl up stairs
C) put raisins into a bottle
D) jump in place

Question 19

Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health program does not include which of the following services?

A) laboratory tests
B) dental services
C) cosmetic surgery
D) lead toxicity screening

Question 20

How often does the CDC release Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules for children in the United States?

A) every month
B) every year
C) every 3 years
D) only when circumstances require an update

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Used almost immediately after birth to obtain an indication of the newborn's well-being

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Occurs when an infant or young child is below the third percentile on standardized growth charts

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Providers use this to compare a child's measurements in relation to those of other same-age children

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Significantly influences growth patterns, making it important to have a complete family health history in the medical record

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Age at which imitation of speech sounds typically begins

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Item that may be kept near the front desk in case a child becomes sick in the reception area and vomits

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Observed by watching a child's reaction to surrounding sounds

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Aids in the diagnosis of growth abnormalities, nutritional disorders, and diseases of children, and becomes a permanent record of a child's development

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Establishment of a positive parent-child relationship through examining, touching, cuddling, and expressions of love

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Age at which an infant typically speaks gibberish

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Age at which an infant typically learns to respond to verbal commands

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Observed by watching a child from behind as he or she walks to the caregiver

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Lack or withholding of care

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Changes in height and weight that can be measured as an infant begins to mature

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health program

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Inflicting emotional, physical, or sexual injury

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Documents the possible side effects of an immunization

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
An infant's ability to control his or her body and use verbal and mental skills

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
A medical specialty that cares for children from birth until essentially adulthood

A)pediatrics
B)Apgar scoring system
C)Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
D)growth
E)development
F)6 to 8 months
G)8 to 10 months
H)10 to 12 months
I)percentile
J)growth chart

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Helps to keep sick children isolated from well children while they wait to see the provider

A)heredity
B)failure to thrive (FTT)
C)attachment
D)separate reception area
E)disposable emesis basin
F)neglect
G)abuse
H)gait
I)vaccination information statement (VIS)
J)hearing