Question 1

Which of the following is a highly contagious dermatologic disease that causes inflammation and pustules that become crusted before healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcal sore throat 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Herpes simplex virus 
D)  Conjunctivitis 
E)  Respiratory syncytial virus 
A)  Streptococcal sore throat 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Herpes simplex virus 
D)  Conjunctivitis 
E)  Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 2

The _______ of an infant's head is used to evaluate conditions such as hydrocephalus or excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ of an infant's head is...

Question 3

Before administering a childhood immunization, be sure to check for _______, or known risks or reasons for not giving the immunization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before administering a childhood immunization, be sure...

Question 4

When is the first dose of the vaccine for hepatitis B given?

Accepted Answer

A)  The day after birth 
B)  Age 2 years 
C)  Age 5 years 
D)  Age 8 years 
E)  Age 16 years 
A)  The day after birth 
B)  Age 2 years 
C)  Age 5 years 
D)  Age 8 years 
E)  Age 16 years

Question 5

Juvenile rheumatoid ________ (JRA) is an autoimmune disease of the joints that occurs in children aged 16 or younger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juvenile rheumatoid ________ (JRA) is an autoimmune...

Question 6

Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24-48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV 
B)  Hepatitis B 
C)  PKU 
D)  Hib 
E)  AIDS 
A)  HPV 
B)  Hepatitis B 
C)  PKU 
D)  Hib 
E)  AIDS

Question 7

Which of the following actions will help relieve a child's fear when coming to the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the parent to firmly restrain the child 
B)  Explain the procedure using medical terminology 
C)  Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments 
D)  Ignore the child's crying 
E)  Talk to the parent instead of the child 
A)  Ask the parent to firmly restrain the child 
B)  Explain the procedure using medical terminology 
C)  Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments 
D)  Ignore the child's crying 
E)  Talk to the parent instead of the child

Question 8

The waste product from the normal breakdown of red blood cells that may cause jaundice in neonates is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The waste product from the normal breakdown...

Question 9

A birth-related disorder of the nerves and muscles caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth or in early childhood is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A birth-related disorder of the nerves and...

Question 10

Infants that develop skin that is a yellowish color have neonatal ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Infants that develop skin that is a...

Question 11

A defect of spinal development that results when tissues fail to close properly around the spinal cord during the first trimester of pregnancy is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A defect of spinal development that results...

Question 12

An eating disorder in which the person develops a habit of binge eating and purging is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An eating disorder in which the person...

Question 13

An eating disorder in which patients basically starve themselves by not eating is _______.

Accepted Answer

anorexia a

Question 14

At what age do most sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 1 and 2 months of age 
B)  Between 2 and 4 months of age 
C)  Between 6 months and 1 year of age 
D)  Between 1 and 2 years of age 
E)  Between 2 and 3 years of age 
A)  Between 1 and 2 months of age 
B)  Between 2 and 4 months of age 
C)  Between 6 months and 1 year of age 
D)  Between 1 and 2 years of age 
E)  Between 2 and 3 years of age

Question 15

Which of the following physical changes occur to both males and females during puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hips widen 
B)  Body hair grows 
C)  External genitalia grow 
D)  Shoulders broaden 
E)  Shape becomes more rounded 
A)  Hips widen 
B)  Body hair grows 
C)  External genitalia grow 
D)  Shoulders broaden 
E)  Shape becomes more rounded

Question 16

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 18. 
B)  Males are more likely to attempt suicide than females. 
C)  Females are more likely to be successful in their first suicide attempt. 
D)  Changes in habit, including carelessness or sloppiness, are suicide warning signs. 
E)  Exposure to violence in movies and video games may convince a person to commit suicide. 
A)  Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 18. 
B)  Males are more likely to attempt suicide than females. 
C)  Females are more likely to be successful in their first suicide attempt. 
D)  Changes in habit, including carelessness or sloppiness, are suicide warning signs. 
E)  Exposure to violence in movies and video games may convince a person to commit suicide.

Question 17

Reya is a 2 1/2-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 physician has asked you to obtain a specimen for a rapid strep test, but Reya refuses to open her mouth. Which of the following is the best way to open Reya's mouth to obtain the specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tickle the child until she opens her mouth to laugh 
B)  Grasp her lower jaw firmly and pull downward 
C)  Ask Reya's mother to tell her to open her mouth 
D)  Squeeze Reya's nostrils shut until she opens her mouth to breathe 
E)  Inform the physician that you were unable to get the specimen 
A)  Tickle the child until she opens her mouth to laugh 
B)  Grasp her lower jaw firmly and pull downward 
C)  Ask Reya's mother to tell her to open her mouth 
D)  Squeeze Reya's nostrils shut until she opens her mouth to breathe 
E)  Inform the physician that you were unable to get the specimen

Question 18

Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants need two well-baby exams during their first year: one at 6 months and one at 1 year. 
B)  Children between 2 and 3 years old should have a well-child examination every 3 months. 
C)  Blood pressure is not checked during well-child examinations until the child is 12 years old. 
D)  From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year. 
E)  The child's hearing should be tested when the child is 6 months old. 
A)  Infants need two well-baby exams during their first year: one at 6 months and one at 1 year. 
B)  Children between 2 and 3 years old should have a well-child examination every 3 months. 
C)  Blood pressure is not checked during well-child examinations until the child is 12 years old. 
D)  From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year. 
E)  The child's hearing should be tested when the child is 6 months old.

Question 19

At what age does a child develop a personal identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  3 to 5 
C)  6 to 10 
D)  11 to 13 
E)  14 to 19 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  3 to 5 
C)  6 to 10 
D)  11 to 13 
E)  14 to 19

Question 20

As part of the general exam, the pediatrician examines the interior of a child's eyes with an instrument called a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of the general exam, the...

Exam 40: Assisting in Pediatrics

Which of the following is a highly contagious dermatologic disease that causes inflammation and pustules that become crusted before healing?

The _______ of an infant's head is used to evaluate conditions such as hydrocephalus or excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity.

Before administering a childhood immunization, be sure to check for _______, or known risks or reasons for not giving the immunization.

When is the first dose of the vaccine for hepatitis B given?

Juvenile rheumatoid ________ (JRA) is an autoimmune disease of the joints that occurs in children aged 16 or younger.

Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24-48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?

Which of the following actions will help relieve a child's fear when coming to the medical office?

The waste product from the normal breakdown of red blood cells that may cause jaundice in neonates is ________.

A birth-related disorder of the nerves and muscles caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth or in early childhood is ________.

Infants that develop skin that is a yellowish color have neonatal ________.

A defect of spinal development that results when tissues fail to close properly around the spinal cord during the first trimester of pregnancy is called _______.

An eating disorder in which the person develops a habit of binge eating and purging is _______.

An eating disorder in which patients basically starve themselves by not eating is _______.

At what age do most sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases occur?

Which of the following physical changes occur to both males and females during puberty?

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?

At what age does a child develop a personal identity?

As part of the general exam, the pediatrician examines the interior of a child's eyes with an instrument called a(n) _______.

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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