Chapter 24 Review

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 All of the above

After administration of an immunization the NCVIA requires that all of the following be documented in the medical record except the

Signature of the childs parent or guardian

All of the following are reasons for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient except

To prevent urinary tract infections

Which of the following injection sites should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children

Vastus lateralis

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 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 microencepyhaly and macroencephaly

The most important use of the growth chart is to

Assess the childs individual growth pattern

All of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity except

Asthma

the first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at

1 month

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

Active artificial immunization

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

Collection of a throat specimen

What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection

Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins is known as

Immunity

all of the following information is included in the VIS Except

LOT number of the vaccine

Which of the following procedures is performed by the medical assistant during a pediatric office visit

Measurement of vitals weight and height visual acuity assisting with the physical examination all of the above

If PKU is left untreated it can lead to

mental retardation

All of the following is a characteristic of the sick child visit except

the child is cured of his or her illness

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