Medical Procedures ch 19/20/21/24

Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature(19)

98.6 F

A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in (24)

A blood pressure reading that is falsely low

Which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?(20)

Arthritis

Which of the following represents an error in Snellen eye testing technique?(21)

Asking the patient to close the eye not being tested

The most important use of growth charts is to (24)

Assess the child's growth with that of other children of the same age

The Snellen eye chart is used to (21)

Assess visual acuity

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with childhood obesity?(24)

Asthma

Near visual acuity testing is conducted with the patient holding the test card?(21)

At a distance of 14 to 16 inches

When performing an eye irrigation, the solution should be released:(21)

At the inner canthus

Which of the following is the most specific type of hearing test?(21)

Audiometry

What term is used to describe a tentative diagnosis obtained through the evaluation of health history and the physical examination?(20)

Clinical Diagnosis

Which of the following does NOT tend to increase body temperature(19)

Cold Weather

Which of the following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temperature begins to rise? (19)

Coldness and chills

Which of the following is NOT included in a well-child visit(24)

Collection of a throat specimen

The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as(19)

Conduction

What is the most common color vision defect? (21)

Congenital color vision defects

Which of the following does an optometrist NOT perform?(21)

Eye Surgery

Which of the following terms refers to a fever(19)

Febrile

Which of the following immunizations can be administered to a new born?(24)

Hepatitis B

A person who cannot see close objects has a condition as (21)

Hyperopia

Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing?(24)

Hypertension

What name is given to the heat-regulating center of the body(19)

Hypothalamus

The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganism or their toxins is know as: (24)

Immunity

Which of the following represents an error in the eye instillation technique?(21)

Instilling drops onto the center of the cornea

Which of the following can result in sensorineural hearing loss?(21)

Intense noise

When not in use, Ishihara color plates must be protected from:(21)

Light

A temperature of 100 F is classified as(19)

Low-grade Fever

A person who cannot see objects at a distance has a condition known as(21)

Myopia

A temperature of 97.6 F is classified as(19)

Normal

Using the right eye, the patient reads the line marked 20/30 with one error. How would you chart this?(21)

OD 20/30-1

The function of a speculum is to?(20)

Open a body orifice or cavity for viewing

What is the name of the instrument used to examine the interior of the eye?(20)

Opthalmoscope

Which of the following individuals interprets and fills ophthalmic prescription such as prescriptions for eyeglasses?(21)

Optician

What is the name of the instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane?(20)

Otoscope

What is the name for the physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children?(24)

Pediatrician

Which of the following may require a physical examination?(20)

Prerequisite for employment Participation in sports School admission Summer camp attendance all of the above

Which of the following represents a decrease in the elasticity of the lens as a result of the aging process?(21)

Presbyopia (present by old people)

The Snellen Big E chart is used for assessing (21)

Preschoolers

The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to: (24)

Prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen

What term describes the probable course and outcome of a disease?(20)

Prognosis

A temperature of 103 F is classified as (19)

Pyrexia

What is the name given to the type of fever in which a wide range of temperature fluctuations occurs, all of which are above normal?(19)

Remittent

Topics included in anticipatory guidance include(24)

Safety Nutrition Development Sleep

Which of the following can result in conductive hearing loss(21)

Serous otitis media

Visual acuity refers to (21)

Sharpness of Vision

Which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?(24)

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

How is length measured: (24)

The child lies in a supine position

The length of the needle used to administer an intramuscular injection to a child depends on?(24)

The size of the child

Which of the following is NOT included in a complete patient examination?(20)

Therapeutic procedures

Which of the following is an important reason for weighing a child?(24)

To determine the proper dosage of medication for the children

Which of the following is NOT a reason for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient?(24)

To prevent urinary tract infections

An eye instillation may be performed to (21)

Treat an eye infection

What term is used for a suspension of attenuated of killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?(24)

Vaccine

Which of the following injections sites should be used to administer Injections to infants and young children?(24)

Vastus Lateralis

Most of the heat produced in the body is through(19)

Voluntary muscle contractions

Which of the following is an example of a tuning fork test (21)

Weber Test

Which of the following is NOT used in determining if a child has hypertension?(24)

Weight

The deltoid site should not be used as a IM injection site until the child is:(24)

at least 18 months

A risk factor means that?(20)

the chances are increased of a patient developing a certain disease

What is the normal range for body temperature(19)

97 - 99 F

The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at (24)

1 month

A Snellen eye test is conducted at a distance of (21)

20 feet

How much time should the patient be given to identify the numbers on each Ishihara color plate?(21)

3 seconds

Assessment of blood pressure should start at age __ years?(24)

3 years of age

The range of frequencies for normal speed is? (21)

300 to 4,000 Hz

A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/40 in the left eye. At what distance would a person with normal visual acuity be able to read this line?(21)

40 feet

What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?(24)

5/8 inch to 1 inch

Refraction is(21)

Ability of the eye to bend light rays so that they can be focused on the retina

What is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?(24)

Active immunization inflammation

What term describes and illness characterized by symptoms that have a rapid onset, that are severe and intense, and that subside after short period?(20)

Acute Illness

Which of the following is an example of therapeutic procedure?(20)

Antibiotic Injection

Head circumference is measured in: (24)

Centimeters or inches

The process of determining which of two diseases that have similar symptom is causing a patient's illness is known as a _____ diagnosis.(20)

Differential

What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?(24)

Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

You take Mrs. Main's temperature at 7 am: it reads 97.8 F. At 3pm, you take it again and it reads 99 F. How do you account for the difference?(19)

During sleep, body metabolism slows down.