Question 1

Vaccines are __________ so they trigger an immune response but do not cause the disease.

Accepted Answer

attenuated
Vaccines are attenu

Question 2

A partial airway obstruction from a buildup of secretions that sounds like continuous dry rattling is called __________.

Accepted Answer

rhonchi
A partial airway obstr

Question 3

Immunization with Varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephaly?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture of infectious material 
B) Developmental screening tests 
C) Laryngoscopy 
D) Measurement of the head circumference 
A) Culture of infectious material 
B) Developmental screening tests 
C) Laryngoscopy 
D) Measurement of the head circumference

Question 5

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 6

Children with asthma typically have a productive cough with rales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gatorade and sweet tea are the best fluids to offer a child who has diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Meningitis is spread by means of contaminated food and water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If the tympanic membrane is bulging, red, and has yellow streaks, the child is diagnosed with __________ otitis media.

Accepted Answer

suppurative
If the tympanic me

Question 11

Infants with a low-grade fever should not receive any immunizations until their temperature is normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The symptoms associated with an asthma attack are caused both by bronchospasms and by inflammation of the bronchioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe how to manage the following patient scenarios.
A) A crying 8-month-old being seen today for possible otitis media
B) A 4-year-old who requires vision screening
C) An 8-year-old who needs a booster shot
D) A 16-year-old female patient who is scheduled for her first Gardasil injection

Accepted Answer

A. USE DISTRACTION, INVOLVE THE PARENTS,

Question 14

If a child has severe diarrhea, the parents should stop feeding the child to protect the GI tract from damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In which illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance a particular concern when the disorder occurs in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Colic 
B) Influenza 
C) Hepatitis B 
D) Diarrhea 
A) Colic 
B) Influenza 
C) Hepatitis B 
D) Diarrhea

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A 2-month-old infant is scheduled for immunizations.Which ones should the child receive and how should they be administered? The baby's father asks whether the vaccines will make his daughter sick.What can you tell him about the typical side effects of these vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

The normal schedule for age 2 months is:

Question 19

Indicators of dehydration in children do not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of tears 
B) Fewer wet diapers 
C) Severe abdominal cramps 
D) Weight loss 
A) Lack of tears 
B) Fewer wet diapers 
C) Severe abdominal cramps 
D) Weight loss

Question 20

Cystic fibrosis is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatic disease 
B) a mother who carries the gene and passes it to her son 
C) an infection of the pulmonary system 
D) an altered gene carried by both parents 
A) pancreatic disease 
B) a mother who carries the gene and passes it to her son 
C) an infection of the pulmonary system 
D) an altered gene carried by both parents

Exam 42: Assisting in Pediatrics

Vaccines are __________ so they trigger an immune response but do not cause the disease.

A partial airway obstruction from a buildup of secretions that sounds like continuous dry rattling is called __________.

Immunization with Varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future.

What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephaly?

Adolescents at the postconventional level display what behaviors?

Children with asthma typically have a productive cough with rales.

Gatorade and sweet tea are the best fluids to offer a child who has diarrhea.

Overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea.

Meningitis is spread by means of contaminated food and water.

If the tympanic membrane is bulging, red, and has yellow streaks, the child is diagnosed with __________ otitis media.

Infants with a low-grade fever should not receive any immunizations until their temperature is normal.

The symptoms associated with an asthma attack are caused both by bronchospasms and by inflammation of the bronchioles.

Describe how to manage the following patient scenarios. A) A crying 8-month-old being seen today for possible otitis media B) A 4-year-old who requires vision screening C) An 8-year-old who needs a booster shot D) A 16-year-old female patient who is scheduled for her first Gardasil injection

If a child has severe diarrhea, the parents should stop feeding the child to protect the GI tract from damage.

In which illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance a particular concern when the disorder occurs in children?

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

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

A 2-month-old infant is scheduled for immunizations.Which ones should the child receive and how should they be administered? The baby's father asks whether the vaccines will make his daughter sick.What can you tell him about the typical side effects of these vaccinations?

Indicators of dehydration in children do not include which of the following?

Cystic fibrosis is caused by:

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