Question 1

Which of the following is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diarrhea and/or dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pedialyte or Infalyte in small amounts 
B)  Soft drinks, juices, or sports drinks 
C)  BRAT diet 
D)  OTC antidiarrheal medications 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Pedialyte or Infalyte in small amounts 
B)  Soft drinks, juices, or sports drinks 
C)  BRAT diet 
D)  OTC antidiarrheal medications 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

The most common complication of infection with coxsackievirus is dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Children with asthma have a productive cough accompanied by an inspiratory wheeze and shortness of breath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Medications that may be prescribed for children who have asthma symptoms two or more times a week include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proventil 
B)  Advair Diskus 
C)  Ventolin 
D)  Relenza 
A)  Proventil 
B)  Advair Diskus 
C)  Ventolin 
D)  Relenza

Question 5

The DTaP vaccine provides immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the best method of preventing Reye's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid intake should be monitored during a viral disease. 
B)  Reye's syndrome is an inherited disorder; it cannot be prevented. 
C)  Children with viral infections should not be given aspirin products. 
D)  Parents should immediately report a sore throat accompanied by a rash. 
A)  Fluid intake should be monitored during a viral disease. 
B)  Reye's syndrome is an inherited disorder; it cannot be prevented. 
C)  Children with viral infections should not be given aspirin products. 
D)  Parents should immediately report a sore throat accompanied by a rash.

Question 7

Which of the following inherited disorders is an X-linked genetic disease that causes progressive muscle degeneration and usually develops between 3 and 5 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystic fibrosis 
B)  Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
C)  Reye's syndrome 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Cystic fibrosis 
B)  Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
C)  Reye's syndrome 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks most common in the winter and spring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjunctivitis 
B)  Tonsillitis 
C)  Fifth disease 
D)  Hand-foot-and-mouth disease 
A)  Conjunctivitis 
B)  Tonsillitis 
C)  Fifth disease 
D)  Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

Question 9

Fifth disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Meningitis is spread by means of contaminated food and water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During which phase of growth does a child gain almost half of his or her adult weight, and the skeleton and organs double in size?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toddler phase 
B)  Preschool phase (3 to 6 years) 
C)  School-age period (6 to 12 years) 
D)  Adolescent period (12 to 18 years) 
A)  Toddler phase 
B)  Preschool phase (3 to 6 years) 
C)  School-age period (6 to 12 years) 
D)  Adolescent period (12 to 18 years)

Question 12

Possible signs that an adolescent may be considering suicide include

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual promiscuity. 
B)  a very active social life. 
C)  giving away prized objects. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  sexual promiscuity. 
B)  a very active social life. 
C)  giving away prized objects. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 13

Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Pregnant women infected with parvovirus B19 have an increased risk of miscarriage, and the fetus may suffer from severe anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Current pediatric growth charts can be downloaded from the FDA's website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a helpful approach to adolescent patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medical assistant should recognize the importance of personal appearance to adolescents. 
B)  The parents should be present for discussions about health problems. 
C)  The medical assistant should use distraction if painful procedures are performed. 
D)  The medical assistant should give the adolescent advice on handling personal problems. 
A)  The medical assistant should recognize the importance of personal appearance to adolescents. 
B)  The parents should be present for discussions about health problems. 
C)  The medical assistant should use distraction if painful procedures are performed. 
D)  The medical assistant should give the adolescent advice on handling personal problems.

Question 17

Which of the following theories discusses the preoperational stage that is characterized by language development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Piaget's developmental theory 
B)  Lawrence Kohlberg's theory 
C)  Psychosocial approach of Erik Erikson 
D)  Sigmund Freud's theory about human behavior 
A)  Jean Piaget's developmental theory 
B)  Lawrence Kohlberg's theory 
C)  Psychosocial approach of Erik Erikson 
D)  Sigmund Freud's theory about human behavior

Question 18

Children are considered overweight if the BMI for age is between the 85th and 94th percentiles; they are considered obese if the BMI is at or greater than the 95th percentile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The common cold is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria. 
B)  fungi. 
C)  a virus. 
A)  bacteria. 
B)  fungi. 
C)  a virus.

Question 20

Which of the following medications is used to cure influenza?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Antiviral meds 
C)  Flu vaccine 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Antiviral meds 
C)  Flu vaccine 
D)  None of the above

Exam 35: Assisting in Pediatrics

Which of the following is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diarrhea and/or dehydration?

The most common complication of infection with coxsackievirus is dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhea.

Children with asthma have a productive cough accompanied by an inspiratory wheeze and shortness of breath.

Medications that may be prescribed for children who have asthma symptoms two or more times a week include which of the following?

The DTaP vaccine provides immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio.

What is the best method of preventing Reye's syndrome?

Which of the following inherited disorders is an X-linked genetic disease that causes progressive muscle degeneration and usually develops between 3 and 5 years of age?

Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks most common in the winter and spring?

Fifth disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat.

Meningitis is spread by means of contaminated food and water.

During which phase of growth does a child gain almost half of his or her adult weight, and the skeleton and organs double in size?

Possible signs that an adolescent may be considering suicide include

Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months.

Pregnant women infected with parvovirus B19 have an increased risk of miscarriage, and the fetus may suffer from severe anemia.

Current pediatric growth charts can be downloaded from the FDA's website.

Which of the following is a helpful approach to adolescent patients?

Which of the following theories discusses the preoperational stage that is characterized by language development?

Children are considered overweight if the BMI for age is between the 85th and 94th percentiles; they are considered obese if the BMI is at or greater than the 95th percentile.

The common cold is caused by

Which of the following medications is used to cure influenza?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

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