Pediatric procedure TEST
All of the following are used in determining if a child has hypertension EXCEPT
Height
Which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn
Hep B
Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimen for a newborn
Plantar surface of the heel
The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying urine collector to
Prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen
Which of the following is a characteristic of the new born screening test
Required in all states by law, 1-7 days after birth , placed on special filter paper, positive results require further testing
Topics included in anticipatory guidance include
Safety , nutrition , development, sleep
Which of the following is an important reason for weighting a child
To determine the proper dosage of medication for the child
All of the following reasons for obtaining a urine specimen from pediatric patient except
To prevent UTI
What is the purpose of measuring head circumference
To screen for micro/macroencephaly
What is the term for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulates antibodies
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 procedures is performed by the medical assistant during a pediatric office visit
Vital signs, weight and height, visual acuity, PE
Which of the following is an important step when weighing a child
Zero the scale
Which of the following indicated the proper cuff size has been elected for a patient
80-100% bladder is covering arm
All data collected from measurement of a child is helpful for
Anthropometric charting
All of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity EXCEPT
Asthma
The deltoid site should not be used as an IM injection site until child is
At least 18 months old
Which of the following is required by the nNCVIA
The parent must be provided with information on 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 child
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
Assume the of blood pressure should start at
Age 3
What is recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than12 months
Anterior thigh
Which of the following is NOT included in a well child visit
Collection of throat specimen
The most important use of growth charts is to
Compare the child's growth with that of other children's their age
The newborn screening test typically screens for the presence of all the following EXCEPT
Cystic fibrosis
What immunization are included in 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
Which of the following is a guideline for preventing child obesity
Encourage active play, do not use food as reward, limit tv video game and computer times, limit amount of junk food at home
The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins is known as
Immunity
Head circumference is measured in
Inches and centimeters
All of the following information is included in a VIS excceeepppt
Lot number of vaccine
What immunizations are included in an MMR injection
Measles , mumps, and rubella
How is length measured
The child lies in supine position
If PKU is left untreated,
Mental retardation
What is the name of the physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in children
Pediatrician
All of the following is a characteristic of the sick child visit EXCEPT
The child is cured of his or hers illness
Why is I.t important to develop a rapport with a patient
The child is more likely to cooperate