Question 1

Cystic fibrosis life expectancy is 35 to 40 years with no cure for the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

The varicella vaccine usually is administered to children in which age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  12 to 18 months 
C)  Newborns (first dose) 
D)  Preschool age 
A)  6 months 
B)  12 to 18 months 
C)  Newborns (first dose) 
D)  Preschool age

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Studies have shown that a child who is obese between the ages of ___________ has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 and 4 
B)  4 and 8 
C)  8 and 12 
D)  10 and 13 
A)  2 and 4 
B)  4 and 8 
C)  8 and 12 
D)  10 and 13

Question 6

The first dose of MMR vaccine should be administered at what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 months 
B)  4 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  4 years 
A)  2 months 
B)  4 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  4 years

Question 7

Pregnant women infected with parvovirus B19 have an increased risk of miscarriage,and the fetus may suffer from severe anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The classic definition of __________ is a condition in which an infant between 2 weeks and 4 months of age has crying episodes that occur at least three times a week,last longer than 3 hours a day,and persist for at least 3 weeks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The classic definition of __________ is a...

Question 10

________________ is an inherited disorder,and both parents must be carriers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ is an inherited disorder,and both parents...

Question 11

Children with asthma typically have a productive cough with rales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Colic in infants is most often characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  mild abdominal distress and crying. 
C)  disappearance of the condition by age 6 months. 
D)  allergies to breast milk. 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  mild abdominal distress and crying. 
C)  disappearance of the condition by age 6 months. 
D)  allergies to breast milk.

Question 13

Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks most common in the winter and spring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjunctivitis 
B)  Tonsillitis 
C)  Fifth disease 
D)  Hand-foot-and-mouth disease 
A)  Conjunctivitis 
B)  Tonsillitis 
C)  Fifth disease 
D)  Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

Question 14

Which statement is true about children with bronchiolitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parental cigarette smoking may contribute to the problem. 
B)  Antibiotics should be prescribed immediately to prevent the development of pneumonia. 
C)  The symptoms are similar to those of asthma. 
D)  It is associated with frequent episodes of otitis media. 
E)  Both A and C are true. 
A)  Parental cigarette smoking may contribute to the problem. 
B)  Antibiotics should be prescribed immediately to prevent the development of pneumonia. 
C)  The symptoms are similar to those of asthma. 
D)  It is associated with frequent episodes of otitis media. 
E)  Both A and C are true.

Question 15

Which condition,if left untreated,can lead to heart and kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strep throat 
B)  Reye's syndrome 
C)  Hepatitis B 
D)  Chickenpox 
A)  Strep throat 
B)  Reye's syndrome 
C)  Hepatitis B 
D)  Chickenpox

Question 16

In which illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance of 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 17

Which statement is true about bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be treated with antibiotics,so it is not a serious infection. 
B)  One type can be prevented by the Hib vaccine. 
C)  Symptoms include a rash across the trunk of the body. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It can be treated with antibiotics,so it is not a serious infection. 
B)  One type can be prevented by the Hib vaccine. 
C)  Symptoms include a rash across the trunk of the body. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 18

Which statement is true about croup?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be cured with antibiotics. 
B)  It is caused by edema and spasm of the vocal cords. 
C)  Symptoms are relieved with OTC cough syrup. 
D)  Hospitalization is required for treatment. 
A)  It can be cured with antibiotics. 
B)  It is caused by edema and spasm of the vocal cords. 
C)  Symptoms are relieved with OTC cough syrup. 
D)  Hospitalization is required for treatment.

Question 19

Which of the following immunizations is administered IM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varicella 
B)  Hep B 
C)  Rotavirus 
D)  Pneumococcal 
E)  Both B and D 
A)  Varicella 
B)  Hep B 
C)  Rotavirus 
D)  Pneumococcal 
E)  Both B and D

Question 20

What is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accidents 
B)  Suicide 
C)  Eating disorders 
D)  Obesity 
A)  Accidents 
B)  Suicide 
C)  Eating disorders 
D)  Obesity

Exam 18: Assisting in Pediatrics

Cystic fibrosis life expectancy is 35 to 40 years with no cure for the disease.

Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed with a sweat test,which reveals

The varicella vaccine usually is administered to children in which age group?

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

Studies have shown that a child who is obese between the ages of ___________ has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult.

The first dose of MMR vaccine should be administered at what age?

Pregnant women infected with parvovirus B19 have an increased risk of miscarriage,and the fetus may suffer from severe anemia.

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

The classic definition of __________ is a condition in which an infant between 2 weeks and 4 months of age has crying episodes that occur at least three times a week,last longer than 3 hours a day,and persist for at least 3 weeks.

________________ is an inherited disorder,and both parents must be carriers.

Children with asthma typically have a productive cough with rales.

Colic in infants is most often characterized by

Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by parvovirus B19 with outbreaks most common in the winter and spring?

Which statement is true about children with bronchiolitis?

Which condition,if left untreated,can lead to heart and kidney disease?

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

Which statement is true about bacterial meningitis?

Which statement is true about croup?

Which of the following immunizations is administered IM?

What is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

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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