Question 1

When administering an IM injection in the gluteal muscle, it should be administered lateral and superior to a line between the posterior superior iliac spine and what other area?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater trochanter 
B) Femur 
C) Tailbone 
D) Lumbar spine 
A) Greater trochanter 
B) Femur 
C) Tailbone 
D) Lumbar spine A

Question 2

How can a blood pressure reading be taken on a child if one cannot be obtained in the usual manner?

Accepted Answer

A) Auscultation 
B) Palpation 
C) Percussion 
D) Olfaction 
A) Auscultation 
B) Palpation 
C) Percussion 
D) Olfaction B

Question 3

How many seconds are counted when assessing an older child's respirations?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 seconds 
B) 30 seconds 
C) 60 seconds 
D) 120 seconds 
A) 15 seconds 
B) 30 seconds 
C) 60 seconds 
D) 120 seconds C

Question 4

At which stage of developmental growth do children begin to interact with others?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants 
B) Preschoolers 
C) School age 
D) Adolescents 
A) Infants 
B) Preschoolers 
C) School age 
D) Adolescents

Question 5

Which of the following is the name of the vaccine given for influenza type B?

Accepted Answer

A) DPT 
B) IPV 
C) HiB 
D) HBV 
E) Varicella 
A) DPT 
B) IPV 
C) HiB 
D) HBV 
E) Varicella

Question 6

When are rectal temperatures contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Colon condition 
C) Abdominal surgery 
D) Nausea and vomiting 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Colon condition 
C) Abdominal surgery 
D) Nausea and vomiting

Question 7

Which of the following is the normal range in inches for newborn head circumference?

Accepted Answer

A) 10.5 to 12.5 inches 
B) 11.5 to 13.5 inches 
C) 12.5 to 14.5 inches 
D) 14.5 to 16.5 inches 
A) 10.5 to 12.5 inches 
B) 11.5 to 13.5 inches 
C) 12.5 to 14.5 inches 
D) 14.5 to 16.5 inches

Question 8

Which of the following is your best initial approach to Clyde?

Accepted Answer

A) Say, " Hi Clyde, I am May, and I take care of little children all day.It is nice to meet you." 
B) Approach him at his level of understanding. 
C) Ask Mrs.Lee to sit Clyde on the examining table and hold him there. 
D) Ask Mrs.Lee to undress Clyde down to his underwear. 
A) Say, " Hi Clyde, I am May, and I take care of little children all day.It is nice to meet you." 
B) Approach him at his level of understanding. 
C) Ask Mrs.Lee to sit Clyde on the examining table and hold him there. 
D) Ask Mrs.Lee to undress Clyde down to his underwear.

Question 9

What is the appropriate protocol for administering multiple vaccines? ?

Accepted Answer

A) inject 1-2 inches apart on the same limb 
B) inject 2-3 inches apart on the same limb 
C) inject 3-4 inches apart on the same limb 
D) separate limbs should be used for each vaccine 
A) inject 1-2 inches apart on the same limb 
B) inject 2-3 inches apart on the same limb 
C) inject 3-4 inches apart on the same limb 
D) separate limbs should be used for each vaccine

Question 10

Which of the following is the appropriate area for measuring the head circumference?

Accepted Answer

A) From the occipital protuberance to the first spinal prominence 
B) From the mid-forehead to the back of head 
C) From the occipital protuberance to the supraorbital prominence 
D) From the supraorbital prominence to the forehead 
A) From the occipital protuberance to the first spinal prominence 
B) From the mid-forehead to the back of head 
C) From the occipital protuberance to the supraorbital prominence 
D) From the supraorbital prominence to the forehead

Question 11

At what age are most of the child's recommended vaccines administered?

Accepted Answer

A) 12-15 months 
B) 15-18 months 
C) 20-18 months 
D) 24-28 months 
A) 12-15 months 
B) 15-18 months 
C) 20-18 months 
D) 24-28 months

Question 12

Which of the following is generally treated by getting plenty of rest, increasing fluids, and eating a well-balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Otitis media 
B) Tonsillitis 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Asthma 
E) Common colds 
A) Otitis media 
B) Tonsillitis 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Asthma 
E) Common colds

Question 13

Which of the following is the main purpose of using growth charts?

Accepted Answer

A) To have established standards available 
B) To check child's growth and screen for growth abnormalities 
C) To diagnose disease 
D) To keep a chronological record of vital signs 
A) To have established standards available 
B) To check child's growth and screen for growth abnormalities 
C) To diagnose disease 
D) To keep a chronological record of vital signs

Question 14

Asthma triggers typically include:

Accepted Answer

A) pollen 
B) medications 
C) stress 
D) all of the above 
A) pollen 
B) medications 
C) stress 
D) all of the above

Question 15

IM injections are inserted at what angle?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 degree 
B) 45 degree 
C) 75 degree 
D) 90 degree 
A) 10 degree 
B) 45 degree 
C) 75 degree 
D) 90 degree

Question 16

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when a patient is suspected of being a victim of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave it out of documentation. 
B) Notify the local child protective agency. 
C) Alert the parents' clergy of your suspicions. 
D) Ask the parents about it. 
A) Leave it out of documentation. 
B) Notify the local child protective agency. 
C) Alert the parents' clergy of your suspicions. 
D) Ask the parents about it.

Question 17

Which of the following is most often caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus?

Accepted Answer

A) Otitis media 
B) Tonsillitis 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Asthma 
E) Frequent colds 
A) Otitis media 
B) Tonsillitis 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Asthma 
E) Frequent colds

Question 18

How do newborns respond to light when measuring their visual acuity?

Accepted Answer

A) Newborns do not respond to light. 
B) Newborns follow an object visually. 
C) Newborns shut their eyes tight. 
D) Newborns respond only when bright colors are used. 
A) Newborns do not respond to light. 
B) Newborns follow an object visually. 
C) Newborns shut their eyes tight. 
D) Newborns respond only when bright colors are used.

Question 19

Which of the following pulse sites is preferred when taking a pulse on small children?

Accepted Answer

A) Brachial 
B) Temporal 
C) Apical 
D) Radial 
A) Brachial 
B) Temporal 
C) Apical 
D) Radial

Question 20

Which of the following is a serious chronic respiratory disease of children?

Accepted Answer

A) Otitis media 
B) Tonsillitis 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Asthma 
E) Frequent colds 
A) Otitis media 
B) Tonsillitis 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Asthma 
E) Frequent colds

Exam 26: Pediatrics

When administering an IM injection in the gluteal muscle, it should be administered lateral and superior to a line between the posterior superior iliac spine and what other area?

How can a blood pressure reading be taken on a child if one cannot be obtained in the usual manner?

How many seconds are counted when assessing an older child's respirations?

At which stage of developmental growth do children begin to interact with others?

Which of the following is the name of the vaccine given for influenza type B?

When are rectal temperatures contraindicated?

Which of the following is the normal range in inches for newborn head circumference?

Which of the following is your best initial approach to Clyde?

What is the appropriate protocol for administering multiple vaccines? ?

Which of the following is the appropriate area for measuring the head circumference?

At what age are most of the child's recommended vaccines administered?

Which of the following is generally treated by getting plenty of rest, increasing fluids, and eating a well-balanced diet?

Which of the following is the main purpose of using growth charts?

Asthma triggers typically include:

IM injections are inserted at what angle?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when a patient is suspected of being a victim of child abuse?

Which of the following is most often caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus?

How do newborns respond to light when measuring their visual acuity?

Which of the following pulse sites is preferred when taking a pulse on small children?

Which of the following is a serious chronic respiratory disease of children?

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