Question 1

Strep infections that are left untreated can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  scarlet or rheumatic fever. 
B)  infections of the skin, bloodstream, or ears. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  scarlet or rheumatic fever. 
B)  infections of the skin, bloodstream, or ears. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

If diarrhea continues for longer than 4 days, medical intervention is needed to prevent serious complications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A rescue inhaler is used to treat the inflammation that occurs during an asthma episode.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Children with hand-foot-and-mouth disease can be allowed back to day care if the sores are present only in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Hib vaccine prevents _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Hib vaccine prevents _____________....

Question 6

A varicella infection in pregnant women may cause stillbirth or birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Colic can be a long-term GI disorder that persists through the toddler years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In pediatric patients, the normal range for the pulse rate increases as age decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The goals of treatment for cystic fibrosis are to prevent bronchial obstruction and to treat malabsorption of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed with a sweat test, which reveals

Accepted Answer

A)  a genetic defect in the skin structure. 
B)  a lack of sodium chloride in the sweat. 
C)  an elevated chlorine level. 
D)  deposits of potassium in the lungs. 
A)  a genetic defect in the skin structure. 
B)  a lack of sodium chloride in the sweat. 
C)  an elevated chlorine level. 
D)  deposits of potassium in the lungs.

Question 11

Which child should be seen in the office today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child who has had more than six stools in the past 36 hours 
B)  The child with a fever of 101° F (38.5° 
C)  
C)  The child who has not slept well for 2 nights 
D)  The child whose parent reports that she has a rash, which is not itchy 
A)  The child who has had more than six stools in the past 36 hours 
B)  The child with a fever of 101° F (38.5° 
C)  
C)  The child who has not slept well for 2 nights 
D)  The child whose parent reports that she has a rash, which is not itchy

Question 12

Repeated episodes of otitis media may be due to childhood allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Newborns typically are given the first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder passed from father to son.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Adolescents at the postconventional level display what behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They use abstract thinking to make decisions. 
B)  They are egocentric and do not understand the relationship between cause and effect. 
C)  They follow the rules to avoid disappointing others. 
D)  They are learning to consider the greatest good for the greatest number when making decisions. 
A)  They use abstract thinking to make decisions. 
B)  They are egocentric and do not understand the relationship between cause and effect. 
C)  They follow the rules to avoid disappointing others. 
D)  They are learning to consider the greatest good for the greatest number when making decisions.

Question 16

When is skeletal growth in girls complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between ages 15 and 16 
B)  Between ages 17 and 18 
C)  When the growth plates of the long bones of the extremities have fused completely 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Between ages 15 and 16 
B)  Between ages 17 and 18 
C)  When the growth plates of the long bones of the extremities have fused completely 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

A newborn's respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Growth and development in children is determined by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional status 
B)  Parental and/or caregiver factors 
C)  Presence of disease 
D)  Environmental factors 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Nutritional status 
B)  Parental and/or caregiver factors 
C)  Presence of disease 
D)  Environmental factors 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

Denver II developmental screening tests should be given when?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 3 to 4 months 
B)  Age 10 months 
C)  Age 3 years 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Age 3 to 4 months 
B)  Age 10 months 
C)  Age 3 years 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

By age 3, the child's vocabulary consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  up to 900 words. 
B)  between 900 and 2,000 words. 
C)  more than 2,000 words. 
D)  mainly cooing, crying, and speaking first words. 
A)  up to 900 words. 
B)  between 900 and 2,000 words. 
C)  more than 2,000 words. 
D)  mainly cooing, crying, and speaking first words.

Exam 35: Assisting in Pediatrics

Strep infections that are left untreated can lead to

If diarrhea continues for longer than 4 days, medical intervention is needed to prevent serious complications.

A rescue inhaler is used to treat the inflammation that occurs during an asthma episode.

Children with hand-foot-and-mouth disease can be allowed back to day care if the sores are present only in the mouth.

The Hib vaccine prevents _____________.

A varicella infection in pregnant women may cause stillbirth or birth defects.

Colic can be a long-term GI disorder that persists through the toddler years.

In pediatric patients, the normal range for the pulse rate increases as age decreases.

The goals of treatment for cystic fibrosis are to prevent bronchial obstruction and to treat malabsorption of nutrients.

Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed with a sweat test, which reveals

Which child should be seen in the office today?

Repeated episodes of otitis media may be due to childhood allergies.

Newborns typically are given the first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home.

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder passed from father to son.

Adolescents at the postconventional level display what behaviors?

When is skeletal growth in girls complete?

A newborn's respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute.

Growth and development in children is determined by which of the following factors?

Denver II developmental screening tests should be given when?

By age 3, the child's vocabulary consists of

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

Career Development and Life Skills

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