Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

streptococcal sore throatstrep throat

Question 2

Which of the following actions can you take to help relieve a child's fear in the doctor's 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 C

Question 3

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 physician has asked you 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 you 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 D

Question 4

Which of the following would you not recommend to reduce the risk of SIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not drink, smoke, or take drugs when pregnant 
B)  Use a firm crib mattress and keep toys, pillows, and bumper pads out of the crib 
C)  Put the infant to sleep on his stomach 
D)  Breast-feed whenever possible 
E)  Do not let the baby sleep in an adult bed 
A)  Do not drink, smoke, or take drugs when pregnant 
B)  Use a firm crib mattress and keep toys, pillows, and bumper pads out of the crib 
C)  Put the infant to sleep on his stomach 
D)  Breast-feed whenever possible 
E)  Do not let the baby sleep in an adult bed

Question 5

Which of the following can help relieve discomfort due to infectious conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying an ice cube to the eye 
B)  Using a medicated shampoo 
C)  Applying a topical antifungal medication 
D)  Applying warm compresses to the eye 
E)  Using an eye ointment to relieve itching 
A)  Applying an ice cube to the eye 
B)  Using a medicated shampoo 
C)  Applying a topical antifungal medication 
D)  Applying warm compresses to the eye 
E)  Using an eye ointment to relieve itching

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

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

anorexiaan

Question 10

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 11

At what ages should toddlers have well-child exams?

Accepted Answer

A)  14, 16, 18, 20, 24, and 28 months 
B)  24 months and 36 months 
C)  18, 24, and 36 months 
D)  14, 20, and 30 months 
E)  15, 18, 24, and 30 months 
A)  14, 16, 18, 20, 24, and 28 months 
B)  24 months and 36 months 
C)  18, 24, and 36 months 
D)  14, 20, and 30 months 
E)  15, 18, 24, and 30 months

Question 12

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 13

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 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

Which of the following is not a guideline to help keep infants and toddlers safe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never leave a child unattended in a car 
B)  Allow only plush toys in the infant's crib 
C)  Keep all cords on window blinds and lamps out of reach 
D)  Use correctly installed gates across stairs 
E)  Keep emergency phone numbers close to the phone 
A)  Never leave a child unattended in a car 
B)  Allow only plush toys in the infant's crib 
C)  Keep all cords on window blinds and lamps out of reach 
D)  Use correctly installed gates across stairs 
E)  Keep emergency phone numbers close to the phone

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Infants that develop neonatal ________ have skin...

Question 20

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...

Exam 40: Assisting in Pediatrics

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

Which of the following actions can you take to help relieve a child's fear in the doctor's office?

Which of the following would you not recommend to reduce the risk of SIDS?

Which of the following can help relieve discomfort due to infectious conjunctivitis?

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

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

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

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

By what age can most toddlers walk independently?

At what ages should toddlers have well-child exams?

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 is a highly contagious disease that is often seen in the winter and spring as outbreaks of pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and tracheobronchitis?

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

Which of the following is not a guideline to help keep infants and toddlers safe?

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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