Question 1

For some diseases, _______ doses of a vaccine may be required when a child is older.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For some diseases, _______ doses of a...

Question 2

Which of the following is a birth-related disorder that is the most frequent crippling disease in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B)  Cerebral palsy 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Herpes simplex 
E)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 
A)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B)  Cerebral palsy 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Herpes simplex 
E)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

Peter is a 4-year-old who is in the office for a well-child exam. While you are taking his history, Peter's mother says he has been urinating much more often lately. The notes also state that Peter's older sister is diabetic. Which of the following questions would be important to ask next?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Is Peter having trouble with toilet training?" 
B)  "Does Peter seem to be excessively thirsty?" 
C)  "Does Peter have trouble urinating?" 
D)  "Does Peter have pain when he urinates?" 
E)  "Has Peter been wetting the bed lately?" 
A)  "Is Peter having trouble with toilet training?" 
B)  "Does Peter seem to be excessively thirsty?" 
C)  "Does Peter have trouble urinating?" 
D)  "Does Peter have pain when he urinates?" 
E)  "Has Peter been wetting the bed lately?"

Question 4

A contagious fungal infection that may involve the scalp, groin, feet, or other areas of the body, causing flat, dry, scaly or moist and crusty lesions, is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A contagious fungal infection that may involve...

Question 5

Before an infant is given an immunization, the parents must be given a copy of the ________ statement in order to obtain an informed consent to perform the immunization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before an infant is given an immunization,...

Question 6

Which of the following is not a known risk factor for child abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single parenthood 
B)  Inadequate knowledge of normal developmental expectations 
C)  Financial problems 
D)  Mother older than 18 years 
E)  Lack of family support 
A)  Single parenthood 
B)  Inadequate knowledge of normal developmental expectations 
C)  Financial problems 
D)  Mother older than 18 years 
E)  Lack of family support

Question 7

At what age does a child become able to share and play with others?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 years 
B)  2 to 3 years 
C)  3 to 5 years 
D)  6 to 8 years 
E)  9 to 12 years 
A)  1 to 2 years 
B)  2 to 3 years 
C)  3 to 5 years 
D)  6 to 8 years 
E)  9 to 12 years

Question 8

Viral _______ is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Viral _______ is an inflammation of the...

Question 9

Charla is a three-year-old whose mother has brought her to the pediatrician's office because she has had a low-grade fever for three days. The pediatrician has asked the medical assistant to take all of her vital signs, including blood pressure. Charla is scared; she is whimpering and clinging tightly to her mother. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell Charla there is nothing to be afraid of 
B)  Ask Charla's mother to tell her not to be afraid 
C)  Check Charla's temperature first because it is the most important measurement 
D)  Take Charla's blood pressure before getting her other vital signs 
E)  Use an oral thermometer to avoid scaring Charla further 
A)  Tell Charla there is nothing to be afraid of 
B)  Ask Charla's mother to tell her not to be afraid 
C)  Check Charla's temperature first because it is the most important measurement 
D)  Take Charla's blood pressure before getting her other vital signs 
E)  Use an oral thermometer to avoid scaring Charla further

Question 10

A viral infection that can lead to chronic liver infection and can be carried by a child for years before liver failure or liver cancer develops is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A viral infection that can lead to...

Question 11

Which of the following conditions is commonly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and over-diagnosed in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebral palsy 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Respiratory syncytial virus 
D)  Viral gastroenteritis 
E)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
A)  Cerebral palsy 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Respiratory syncytial virus 
D)  Viral gastroenteritis 
E)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 12

In children, the _______ virus causes cold sore blisters on or near the mouth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In children, the _______ virus causes cold...

Question 13

Most childhood cases of HIV infection are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  transmitted from a mother to her infant 
B)  caused by blood transfusions during delivery 
C)  curable using antiviral agents 
D)  the result of sending the child to a day-care center 
E)  caused by formula that has not been sterilized 
A)  transmitted from a mother to her infant 
B)  caused by blood transfusions during delivery 
C)  curable using antiviral agents 
D)  the result of sending the child to a day-care center 
E)  caused by formula that has not been sterilized

Question 14

Which of the following actions is part of a hearing test for a toddler?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clap your hands loudly directly in front of the ear 
B)  Instruct the parent to whisper in the toddler's ear and evaluate the response 
C)  Use a quiet location and have the toddler sit, lie down, or be held by the parent 
D)  Ask the parent to go into the next room and say the toddler's name; evaluate the result 
E)  Position yourself directly in front of the toddler to perform the test 
A)  Clap your hands loudly directly in front of the ear 
B)  Instruct the parent to whisper in the toddler's ear and evaluate the response 
C)  Use a quiet location and have the toddler sit, lie down, or be held by the parent 
D)  Ask the parent to go into the next room and say the toddler's name; evaluate the result 
E)  Position yourself directly in front of the toddler to perform the test

Question 15

Complications of _______ include progression to rheumatic fever, with arthritis, nephritis, and inflammation of the endocardium.

Accepted Answer

streptococ

Question 16

Public health authorities recommend a(n) ________ schedule for children to be vaccinated against various diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Public health authorities recommend a(n) ________ schedule...

Question 17

How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
E)  9 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
E)  9

Question 18

Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach the children slowly 
B)  Perform procedures slowly 
C)  Avoid giving any explanations of what is going to take place 
D)  Avoid letting the parent stay with the toddler 
E)  Give them candy to keep them happy 
A)  Approach the children slowly 
B)  Perform procedures slowly 
C)  Avoid giving any explanations of what is going to take place 
D)  Avoid letting the parent stay with the toddler 
E)  Give them candy to keep them happy

Question 19

The medical term for bed-wetting is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for bed-wetting is ________....

Question 20

Which of the following is a genetic disorder that results from one extra chromosome in each cell during the development of the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Cerebral palsy 
C)  Congenital heart disease 
D)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
E)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Cerebral palsy 
C)  Congenital heart disease 
D)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
E)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Exam 40: Assisting in Pediatrics

For some diseases, _______ doses of a vaccine may be required when a child is older.

Which of the following is a birth-related disorder that is the most frequent crippling disease in children?

Peter is a 4-year-old who is in the office for a well-child exam. While you are taking his history, Peter's mother says he has been urinating much more often lately. The notes also state that Peter's older sister is diabetic. Which of the following questions would be important to ask next?

A contagious fungal infection that may involve the scalp, groin, feet, or other areas of the body, causing flat, dry, scaly or moist and crusty lesions, is ________.

Before an infant is given an immunization, the parents must be given a copy of the ________ statement in order to obtain an informed consent to perform the immunization.

Which of the following is not a known risk factor for child abuse or neglect?

At what age does a child become able to share and play with others?

Viral _______ is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

A viral infection that can lead to chronic liver infection and can be carried by a child for years before liver failure or liver cancer develops is _______.

Which of the following conditions is commonly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and over-diagnosed in children?

In children, the _______ virus causes cold sore blisters on or near the mouth.

Most childhood cases of HIV infection are ____.

Which of the following actions is part of a hearing test for a toddler?

Complications of _______ include progression to rheumatic fever, with arthritis, nephritis, and inflammation of the endocardium.

Public health authorities recommend a(n) ________ schedule for children to be vaccinated against various diseases.

How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year?

Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination?

The medical term for bed-wetting is ________.

Which of the following is a genetic disorder that results from one extra chromosome in each cell during the development of the fetus?

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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