Exam 18: Assisting in Pediatrics

Updated clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of otitis include all of the following except

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

The Hib vaccine prevents _____________.

_______________ is the medical term for the spaces covered by thick membranes between the sutures of an infant's skull.

Appropriately screening telephone calls can be a major challenge in a pediatric practice.Provide three questions for each of the following complaints that could provide important information about the condition of the child: • Pain • GI upset • Respiratory problems

The medical term for pinkeye is _______________.

Strep throat may result in damage to the heart valves if not treated properly with antibiotics.

Bacterial meningitis is much more serious than viral meningitis.

A child's head circumference should be measured to the closest _______ inch.

A middle ear infection is called

___________ is the medical term for a congenital malformation that occurs during fetal development.

The CDC recommends annual flu vaccinations for all healthy children from age 6 months up to the 19th birthday and for their caregivers as well.

Strep infections that are left untreated can lead to