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PEDIATRICS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -48 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: If on schedule, when will most of a child's immunizations be complete?

Answer:

by 15-18 mos Question 2: If your patient is due for a vaccination, but you cannot give it, or they receive an immunization and the parents report a severe reaction, what must you do?

Answer:

Report the contraindication or the reaction to VAERS.

Question 3: What are the average vitals for school aged children?

Answer:

70-110 HR16-20 RR84-119/54-80 BP

Question 4: What is the average HR, and RR for Newborns?

Answer:

HR 100-150 bpmResp 30-60 breaths per min

Question 5: What is blood tested on Preschoolers for when healthy otherwise?

Answer:

Lead poisoning

Question 6: At birth what tests/examinations are given?

Answer:

APGAR test, newborn screening

Question 7: What is the visual ability of a Newborn?

Answer:

20/150

Question 8: What are the average vitals for a toddler?

Answer:

70-120 HR20-30 RR80-112/50-80 BP

Question 9: What is the age range for adolescents?

Answer:

11-21 years(physician may prefer to cut off adolescents around 18, the social age of adulthood) Question 10: What changes should a baby's weight have made from birth to 12 months old?

Answer:

By 6 months old the baby's birth weight should have doubled. By 12 months the weight should have tripled.

Question 11: What is the age range for school aged children?

Answer:

6-12 years

Question 12: What are the average vitals for preschoolers?

Answer:

70-120 HR16-22 RR82-110/50-78 BP

Question 13: If you need to obtain an infant BP, what do you need?

Answer:

An infant (pediatric) cuff and stethoscope Question 14: What is an oral temperature, what age group is it appropriate for and why?

Answer:

Oral temperature is taken by mouth.It is recommended for children older than 5 years.Younger children may bite the thermometer, or not be still enough to obtain an accurate reading.

Question 15: Why are immunizations important?

Answer:

They protect and help the child's body build antibodies (blocks) to many deadly or serious childhood diseases Question 16: What information is important about immunizations before they are given?

Answer:

The temperature and storage manner are appropriate with the manufacturers instructions. Also check with the patient's parents to verify there are no allergies or other contraindications as to why a particular immunization cannot be given

Question 17: How do you know a Newborn is hearing properly?

Answer:

They will startle at loud noises.

Question 18: What social issues should be discussed during the Preschool stage?

Answer:

private parts

Question 19: What is the age range for toddlers?

Answer:

1-3 years or 12-36 months

Question 20: What is the age range of the Infant group?

Answer:

1-12 months

Question 21: When are APGAR scores assessed?

Answer:

1,5,and 15 minutes Question 22: What does the Medical Assistant check at every Newborn/Infant Check (well-baby)?

Answer:

Weight, Length, Head circumference, Temperature, Heart rate, Respiratory rate, physical development (milestones), give immunizations if necessary

Question 23: What does APGAR stand for?

Answer:

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration

Question 24: What are the average vitals for an Infant?

Answer:

100-160 HR20-40 RR

Question 25: What social issues would be addressed at a WCC for a School Aged Child that had not been previously?

Answer:

Prepuberty, Body Image and Weight, Effects of Drug use, maybe sex and STD/pregnancy prevention on case by case basis

Question 26: What does VAERS stand for?

Answer:

Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System Question 27: What are the main 4 methods for obtaining a body temperature reading?

Answer:

Oral temperature, Aural Temperature, Rectal temperature, and Axillary temperature

Question 28: How do you know a Newborn is visualizing properly?

Answer:

They will squint or shut their eyes tightly when bright light is seen.