MAT 106 (Thursday) quiz 7
Which of the following immunizations can be administer to a newborn
Hepatitis B
Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimens for a newborn screening test
Plantar surface of the heel
The child Jenna Tallia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to
Prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen
Topics included and anticipatory guidance include
Safety Nutrition Development Sleep
After a ministration of an immunization the NCDIA requires that all the following document in the medical records except the
Signature of child's parent or guardian
The length of the needle used to minute stir and 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
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a urine specimen for a pediatric patient except
To prevent an UTI
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 site should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children
Vastus lateralis
All the following are used to determine if a child has hypertension except
Weight
All of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity except
asthma
Head circumference is measured in
centimeters or inches
The newborn screening test typically screens for the presence of all the following diseases except
cystic fibrosis
The deltoid site should not be used as an IM injection site until the child
is at least 18 months old
The most important use of growth chart is to
Assess the child's individual growth patterns
How was length measured
The child lies is supine position
Which of the following is required by the NCVIAC before immunization is administered
The parent must be provided with information on the benefits and risk of the immunization
What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection
5/8 inch to 1 inch
Assessment of blood pressure should start at age
3 years
The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at
3-5 days
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
A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in
Blood pressure reading that is falsely
Which of the following is not included in a well child visit
Collection of a throat specimen
What immunizations are included in the D tap injection
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
How is the vast ya lateralis sight located in fit in young
Divide the middle anterior thigh into thirds and administrate the injection into the middle third
Which of the following is a guideline for preventing childhood obesity
Encourage active play Do not use food as a reward Limit television video and computer time Limited amount of junk food in the home
Measuring the pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing
Hypertension
The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or the toxins is known as
Immunity
Which of the following is a characteristic of the newborn screening test
It is required in all states by law Best to perform the test between one and seven days after birth The specimen is placed on a special filter paper Positive results required for the testing
All of the following information is included in a VIS except
Lot number of the vaccine
Which of the following procedure is performed by the medical assistant during a pediatric office visit
Measurement of vital signs Measurement of weight and height Measurement of visual acuity Assisting with the physical examination
What is the name of the physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children
Pediatrician
Which of the following indicates that the proper cup size has been elected for the pediatric patient
The bladder of the cuff encircles 80 to 100% of the child's arm
All the following is a characteristic of a sick child visit except
The child is cured of his or her illness
Why is it important to develop a rapport with the pediatric patient
The child is more likely to be cooperative during procedures
What immunizations are included in an MMR injection
measles, mumps, rubella
If PKU is left untreated it can lead to
mental retardation
