PSC CMA - Ch 9 Study Guide
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 recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than 12 mo of age?
anterior thigh
Head circumference is measured in
centimeters or inches
Which of the following is not included in a well-child visit? 1. administration of immunizations 2. physical examination 3. collection of throat specimen 4. evaluation of growth and development
collection of throat specimen
The newborn screening test typically screens for the presence of all the following diseases except
cystic fibrosis
What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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
All of the following are used in determining if a child has hypertension except
gender
Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing
hypertension
The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms and their toxins is known as
immunization
The deltoid site should not be used as an IM injection site until the child
is at least 18 mo 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 problems associated with childhood obesity except
skin disorders
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient except
to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy
What is the purpose of measuring head circumference?
to screen for microencephaly and macroencephaly
What term is used for a suspension of an attenuated or killed microorganism 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
What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection
{5/8} inch to 1 inch
The most important use of growth charts is to
Assess the child's individual growth pattern
The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at
1 month
Assessment of blood pressure should start at age
3 years
Which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn?
MMR
All of the following is a characteristic of the sick-child visit except
The child is cured of their illness
Why is it important to develop a rapport with a pediatric patient?
The child is more likely to be cooperative during procedures
How is length measured?
The child lies in a supine position
What is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?
active artificial immunization
Topics included in anticipatory guidance include 1. Safety 2. Nutrition 3. Development 4. Sleep 5. all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of the newborn screening test?
all of the above
Which of the following is a guideline for preventing childhood obesity?
all of the above
Which of the following is an important reason for weighing a child?
all of the above
Which of the following is performed by the medical assistant during a pediatric office visit?
all of the above
All of the following information is included in a VIS except
lot number of the vaccine
What immunizations are included in an MMR injection?
measles, mumps, rubella
If PKU is left untreated it can lead to
mental retardation
What is the name for the provider 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 newborn 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
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
Which of the following is required by the NCVIA before an immunization is administered?
the parent must be provided with information of the benefits and risks of the immunization
The length of the needle used to administer an intramuscular injection to a child depends on
the size of the child
