Chapter 24 Review

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The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at:

1 month

Assessment of blood pressure should start at age:

3 years

What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?

5/8 inch to 1 inch

A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in:

a blood pressure reading that is falsely low

What is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?

active artificial immunization

The most important use of growth charts is to:

assess the child's individual growth pattern

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with childhood obesity?

asthma

Head circumference is measured in:

centimeters or inches

Which of the following is NOT included in a well-child visit?

collection of a throat specimen

Which of the following diseases does the newborn screening test typically NOT screen for?

cystic fibrosis

What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?

diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis

Which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn?

hepatitis b

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

Which of the following is characteristic of the newborn screening test?

is required in all states by law, best to perform the test between 1 and 7 days after birth, the specimen is placed on a special filter paper, and positive results require further testing

Which of the following items of info is NOT included in a VIS?

lot number of the vaccine

What immunizations are included in a MMR injection?

measles, mumps, rubella

If PKU is left untreated, it can lead to:

mental retardation

What is the name for the physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in children?

pediatrician

Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimen for a new born screening test?

plantar surface of the heel

The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to:

prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen

Topics included in anticipatory guidance include:

safety, nutrition, development, sleep

Which of the following in NOT required by the NCVLA to be documented after administration of an immunization?

signature of the child's parent or guardian

Which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for pediatric patient?

the bladder of the cuff encircles 80-100% of the child's arm

How is length measured?

the child lies in a supine position

Which of the following is required by the NCVIA before an immunization is administered?

the parent must be provided with info on the benefits and risks of the immunization

The length of the needle used to administer intramuscular injection to a child depends on:

the size of the child

Which of the following is an important reason for weighing a child?

to determine the proper dosage of medication for the child

Which of the following is NOT a reason for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient?

to prevent urinary tract infections

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

Which of the following is NOT used in determining if a child has hypertension?

weight


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