Question 1

Overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Children with asthma have a productive cough accompanied by an inspiratory wheeze and shortness of breath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A child with a serious respiratory reaction to disease may make a shrill,harsh sound during inhalation with difficulty breathing;this is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child with a serious respiratory reaction...

Question 4

Which of the following is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diarrhea and/or dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pedialyte or Infalyte in small amounts 
B)  Soft drinks,juices,or sports drinks 
C)  BRAT diet 
D)  OTC antidiarrheal medications 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Pedialyte or Infalyte in small amounts 
B)  Soft drinks,juices,or sports drinks 
C)  BRAT diet 
D)  OTC antidiarrheal medications 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if

Accepted Answer

A)  the child has cystic fibrosis. 
B)  a problem exists with the parent-child relationship. 
C)  the child is below the 3rd percentile for weight. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the child has cystic fibrosis. 
B)  a problem exists with the parent-child relationship. 
C)  the child is below the 3rd percentile for weight. 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Denver II developmental screening tests should be given when?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 3 to 4 months 
B)  Age 10 months 
C)  Age 3 years 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Age 3 to 4 months 
B)  Age 10 months 
C)  Age 3 years 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Meningitis is spread by means of contaminated food and water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Children who are allergic to eggs cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A buildup of fluid in the middle ear is called ___________ otitis media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A buildup of fluid in the middle...

Question 11

The DTaP vaccine provides immunity against diphtheria,tetanus,and polio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Rescue inhalers are used for short-term prevention of bronchospasms in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following medications is used to cure influenza?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Antiviral meds 
C)  Flu vaccine 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Antiviral meds 
C)  Flu vaccine 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

By age 3,the child's vocabulary consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  up to 900 words. 
B)  between 900 and 2,000 words. 
C)  more than 2,000 words. 
D)  mainly cooing,crying,and speaking first words. 
A)  up to 900 words. 
B)  between 900 and 2,000 words. 
C)  more than 2,000 words. 
D)  mainly cooing,crying,and speaking first words.

Question 15

Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The developmental theories of Sigmund Freud include which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust versus mistrust and identity versus role confusion 
B)  The id,ego,and superego 
C)  Preconventional versus conventional morality 
D)  Operational stages 
A)  Trust versus mistrust and identity versus role confusion 
B)  The id,ego,and superego 
C)  Preconventional versus conventional morality 
D)  Operational stages

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

Newborns typically are given the first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is a viral inflammation of the larynx and the trachea just beneath it that causes edema and spasm of the vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a viral inflammation of the...

Question 20

Which of the following infectious diseases is so contagious in its early stages that an exposed person who is not immune to the virus has a 70% to 80% chance of contracting the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varicella 
B)  Meningitis 
C)  Hepatitis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Varicella 
B)  Meningitis 
C)  Hepatitis 
D)  All of the above

Exam 18: Assisting in Pediatrics

Overweight and obese children may have sleep apnea.

Children with asthma have a productive cough accompanied by an inspiratory wheeze and shortness of breath.

A child with a serious respiratory reaction to disease may make a shrill,harsh sound during inhalation with difficulty breathing;this is called ____________.

Which of the following is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diarrhea and/or dehydration?

Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if

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

Denver II developmental screening tests should be given when?

Meningitis is spread by means of contaminated food and water.

Children who are allergic to eggs cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox.

A buildup of fluid in the middle ear is called ___________ otitis media.

The DTaP vaccine provides immunity against diphtheria,tetanus,and polio.

Rescue inhalers are used for short-term prevention of bronchospasms in children.

Which of the following medications is used to cure influenza?

By age 3,the child's vocabulary consists of

Infants are expected to triple their birth weight within 6 months.

The developmental theories of Sigmund Freud include which of the following principles?

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

Newborns typically are given the first dose of HBV vaccine before they are discharged home.

__________ is a viral inflammation of the larynx and the trachea just beneath it that causes edema and spasm of the vocal cords.

Which of the following infectious diseases is so contagious in its early stages that an exposed person who is not immune to the virus has a 70% to 80% chance of contracting the disease?

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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