Question 1

Which of the following is not a warning sign of potential violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gang membership 
B)  Withdrawal from friends and activities 
C)  Frequent physical fighting 
D)  Feeling constantly disrespected 
E)  Decrease in risk-taking behavior 
A)  Gang membership 
B)  Withdrawal from friends and activities 
C)  Frequent physical fighting 
D)  Feeling constantly disrespected 
E)  Decrease in risk-taking behavior E

Question 2

Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can cause extreme fluid loss, resulting in dehydration 
B)  The high fever that accompanies it may cause brain damage 
C)  It permanently weakens the child's immune system 
D)  Antibiotics are not effective against it 
E)  It lasts for more than two weeks 
A)  It can cause extreme fluid loss, resulting in dehydration 
B)  The high fever that accompanies it may cause brain damage 
C)  It permanently weakens the child's immune system 
D)  Antibiotics are not effective against it 
E)  It lasts for more than two weeks A

Question 3

About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 5 pounds 
B)  4 to 6 pounds 
C)  5 to 7 pounds 
D)  7 to 9 pounds 
E)  12 to 14 pounds 
A)  3 to 5 pounds 
B)  4 to 6 pounds 
C)  5 to 7 pounds 
D)  7 to 9 pounds 
E)  12 to 14 pounds D

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent physical fighting 
B)  Increase in risk-taking behavior 
C)  Anger directed at oneself 
D)  Gang membership 
E)  Trouble controlling anger 
A)  Frequent physical fighting 
B)  Increase in risk-taking behavior 
C)  Anger directed at oneself 
D)  Gang membership 
E)  Trouble controlling anger

Question 5

The development of thinking skills as a child grows is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development 
A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development

Question 6

The specialty area of medicine that involves the care of children up to the age of 18, or in some cases 21, is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The specialty area of medicine that involves...

Question 7

Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the infant on a special high-protein diet 
B)  Inject hormones to stimulate the liver 
C)  Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk or formula 
D)  Administer passive range-of-motion exercises 
E)  Provide tub baths in tepid water 
A)  Place the infant on a special high-protein diet 
B)  Inject hormones to stimulate the liver 
C)  Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk or formula 
D)  Administer passive range-of-motion exercises 
E)  Provide tub baths in tepid water

Question 8

At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3 years 
B)  3 to 5 years 
C)  6 to 10 years 
D)  11 to 13 years 
E)  14 to 19 years 
A)  1 to 3 years 
B)  3 to 5 years 
C)  6 to 10 years 
D)  11 to 13 years 
E)  14 to 19 years

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatitis B 
B)  SIDS 
C)  RSV 
D)  JRA 
E)  HIV 
A)  Hepatitis B 
B)  SIDS 
C)  RSV 
D)  JRA 
E)  HIV

Question 10

The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are which type of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psycho-emotional development 
B)  Social development 
C)  Intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  Athletic development 
E)  Physical development 
A)  Psycho-emotional development 
B)  Social development 
C)  Intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  Athletic development 
E)  Physical development

Question 11

At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 months 
B)  3 months 
C)  5 months 
D)  6 months 
E)  9 months 
A)  2 months 
B)  3 months 
C)  5 months 
D)  6 months 
E)  9 months

Question 12

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 left hand. Ginny sits quietly on the exam table while you take the history and her vital signs. You suspect that Ginny may be abused. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain to Ginny's mother that children should not be struck 
B)  Ask Ginny if anyone has been hitting her 
C)  Ask Ginny's mother if anyone has been abusing her daughter 
D)  Inform your supervising licensed practitioner 
E)  Tell Ginny's mother to take her to a school counselor 
A)  Explain to Ginny's mother that children should not be struck 
B)  Ask Ginny if anyone has been hitting her 
C)  Ask Ginny's mother if anyone has been abusing her daughter 
D)  Inform your supervising licensed practitioner 
E)  Tell Ginny's mother to take her to a school counselor

Question 13

At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3 years 
B)  3 to 5 years 
C)  6 to 10 years 
D)  11 to 13 years 
E)  14 to 19 years 
A)  1 to 3 years 
B)  3 to 5 years 
C)  6 to 10 years 
D)  11 to 13 years 
E)  14 to 19 years

Question 14

The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  brachiocephalic vein 
B)  jugular vein 
C)  forehead 
D)  heel 
E)  basilic vein 
A)  brachiocephalic vein 
B)  jugular vein 
C)  forehead 
D)  heel 
E)  basilic vein

Question 15

An infant is called a(n) _______ from birth to one month of age.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An infant is called a(n) _______ from...

Question 16

The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development 
A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development

Question 17

By what age can most toddlers walk independently?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 month 
B)  6 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  15 months 
E)  2 years 
A)  1 month 
B)  6 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  15 months 
E)  2 years

Question 18

Pediatricians use ________ to determine how a child's height, weight, and head circumference compare to average rates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pediatricians use ________ to determine how a...

Question 19

The soft spots on an infant's head that are made of tough cartilage are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The soft spots on an infant's head...

Question 20

Newborn infants have certain reflexes due to an immature nervous system such as the _____ reflex, in which they feel like they are falling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Newborn infants have certain reflexes due to...

Exam 40: Assisting in Pediatrics

Which of the following is not a warning sign of potential violence?

Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children?

About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth?

Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide?

The development of thinking skills as a child grows is ____.

The specialty area of medicine that involves the care of children up to the age of 18, or in some cases 21, is _______.

Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?

At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness?

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?

The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are which type of development?

At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees?

At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events?

The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the ____.

An infant is called a(n) _______ from birth to one month of age.

The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ____.

By what age can most toddlers walk independently?

Pediatricians use ________ to determine how a child's height, weight, and head circumference compare to average rates.

The soft spots on an infant's head that are made of tough cartilage are known as ________.

Newborn infants have certain reflexes due to an immature nervous system such as the _____ reflex, in which they feel like they are falling.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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