Chapter 24: Pediatric Examination Quiz
Which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn?
Hepatitis B
Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimen for a newborn screening test?
Plantar surface of the heel
Which of the following is an important reason for weighing a child?
To determine the proper dosage of medication for the child.
What is the purpose of measuring head circumference?
To screen for microencephaly and macroencephaly.
What term is used for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?
Vaccine
Which of the following injection sites should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children?
Vastus lateralis
A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in:
a blood pressure reading that is falsely low.
The most important use of growth charts is to:
assess the child's individual growth pattern.
All of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity except:
asthma.
What immunizations are included in an MMR injection?
b. Measles, mumps, rubella
What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
c. Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
Head circumference is measured in:
centimeters or inches.
The newborn screening test typically screens for the presence of all of the following diseases except:
cystic fibrosis.
Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing:
hypertension.
The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins is known as:
immunity.
The deltoid site should not be used as an IM injection site until the child:
is at least 18 months old.
After administration of an immunization, the NCVIA requires that all of the following be documented in the medical record except the
signature of the child's parent or guardian.
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient except:
to prevent urinary tract infections.
All of the following are used in determining if a child has hypertension except
weight.
What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?
5/8 inch to 1 inch
Which of the following is required by the NCVIA before an immunization is administered?
The parent must be provided with information on the benefits and risks of the immunization.
How is length measured?
The child lies in a supine position.
The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at:
3 to 5 days.
Assessment of blood pressure should start at age:
3 years.
What is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?
Active artificial immunization
What is the recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than 12 months of age?
Anterior thigh
Which of the following is NOT included in a well-child visit?
Collection of a throat specimen
How is the vastus lateralis site located in an infant and young child?
Divide the mid-anterior thigh into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third.
What is the name for the physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in children?
Pediatrician
Which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been elected for a pediatric patient?
The bladder of the cuff encircles 80-100% of the child's arm.
All of the following is a characteristic of the sick-child visit except:
The child is cured of his or his illness.
Why is it important to develop a rapport with a pediatric patient?
The child is more likely to be cooperative during procedures.
Which of the following is a guideline for preventing childhood obesity?
a. Encourage active play b. Do not use food as a reward c. Limit television, video, and computer time d. Limit the amount of junk food in the home e. All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of the newborn screening test?
a. Is required in all states by law. b. Best to perform the test between 1 and 7 days after birth. c. The specimen is placed on a special filter paper. d. Positive results require further testing. e. All of the above
Which of the following procedures is performed by the medical assistant during a pediatric office visit?
a. Measurement of vital signs b. Measurement of weight and height c. Measurement of visual acuity d. Assisting with the physical examination e. All of the above
Topics included in anticipatory guidance include:
a. safety. b. nutrition. c. development. d. sleep. e. All of the above
All of the following information is included in a VIS except:
lot number of the vaccine.
If PKU is left untreated, it can lead to:
mental retardation.
The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to:
prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen.
The length of the needle used to administer an intramuscular injection to a child depends on:
the size of the child.
