Question 1

At what age do most 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 2

Which of the following is not an effective treatment for head lice?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% permethrin cream rinse 
B)  Avoidance of sun exposure 
C)  Removal of eggs with a fine-tooth comb 
D)  Disinfecting clothing, bedding, and toys 
E)  Washing combs and brushes in anti-lice shampoo 
A)  1% permethrin cream rinse 
B)  Avoidance of sun exposure 
C)  Removal of eggs with a fine-tooth comb 
D)  Disinfecting clothing, bedding, and toys 
E)  Washing combs and brushes in anti-lice shampoo

Question 3

Changes in the feelings a child experiences during a particular period of growth and development are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development 
A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development

Question 4

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 5

The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development 
A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development

Question 6

Which of the following is not a guideline for proper vaccine storage and handling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Store refrigerated vaccines between 35$\degree$F and 46$\degree$F (2$\degree$C and 8$\degree$
C)  
B)  Store frozen vaccines between -58$\degree$F and +5$\degree$F (-50$\degree$C and -15$\degree$
C)  
C)  Prepare vaccines just prior to administration to the patient 
D)  Follow infection control guidelines when preparing and administering vaccines 
E)  Rotate your supply of vaccines so those with the longest expiration date are used first 
A)  Store refrigerated vaccines between 35$\degree$F and 46$\degree$F (2$\degree$C and 8$\degree$
C)  
B)  Store frozen vaccines between -58$\degree$F and +5$\degree$F (-50$\degree$C and -15$\degree$
C)  
C)  Prepare vaccines just prior to administration to the patient 
D)  Follow infection control guidelines when preparing and administering vaccines 
E)  Rotate your supply of vaccines so those with the longest expiration date are used first

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

The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development 
A)  psycho-emotional development 
B)  social development 
C)  intellectual-cognitive development 
D)  athletic development 
E)  physical development

Question 9

Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the infant on a special high-protein diet 
B)  Inject hormones to stimulate the liver 
C)  Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk or formula 
D)  Administer passive range-of-motion exercises 
E)  Provide tub baths in tepid water 
A)  Place the infant on a special high-protein diet 
B)  Inject hormones to stimulate the liver 
C)  Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk or formula 
D)  Administer passive range-of-motion exercises 
E)  Provide tub baths in tepid water

Question 10

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 11

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...

Question 12

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 13

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 14

The purpose of an immunization is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce a person's susceptibility to infection 
B)  prevent a person from getting a common cold 
C)  reduce the possibility of contracting AIDS 
D)  treat an ongoing bacterial infection 
E)  manage congenital diseases 
A)  reduce a person's susceptibility to infection 
B)  prevent a person from getting a common cold 
C)  reduce the possibility of contracting AIDS 
D)  treat an ongoing bacterial infection 
E)  manage congenital diseases

Question 15

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

A cardiovascular malformation in the fetus before birth results in _______ heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cardiovascular malformation in the fetus before...

Question 20

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

Exam 40: Assisting in Pediatrics

At what age do most SIDS cases occur?

Which of the following is not an effective treatment for head lice?

Changes in the feelings a child experiences during a particular period of growth and development are ____.

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

The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are known as ____.

Which of the following is not a guideline for proper vaccine storage and handling?

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

The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ____.

Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?

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

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

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 ________.

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

The purpose of an immunization is to ____.

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

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 _______.

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

A cardiovascular malformation in the fetus before birth results in _______ heart disease.

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

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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