Question 1

During adolescence, the head size normally increases as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) sinus development. 
B) brain mass increase. 
C) evolution of lymphatic tissue. 
D) hypertrophy of glial cells. 
E) hypertrophy of myelin. 
A) sinus development. 
B) brain mass increase. 
C) evolution of lymphatic tissue. 
D) hypertrophy of glial cells. 
E) hypertrophy of myelin.

Question 2

The legs are the fastest growing body part during

Accepted Answer

A) early infancy. 
B) late infancy. 
C) childhood. 
D) adolescence. 
E) early adulthood. 
A) early infancy. 
B) late infancy. 
C) childhood. 
D) adolescence. 
E) early adulthood.

Question 3

Which breast Tanner stage corresponds to a secondary areola mound development above the breast?

Accepted Answer

A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) Stage 4 
E) Stage 5 
A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) Stage 4 
E) Stage 5

Question 4

Between 5 and 24 months of life, the infant's chest circumference is normally

Accepted Answer

A) about equal to the head circumference. 
B) greater than the head circumference by 2 inches. 
C) smaller than the head circumference by about 4 inches. 
D) at least 2 inches smaller than head circumference. 
E) none of the above; there is no relation between head and chest circumference during this period. 
A) about equal to the head circumference. 
B) greater than the head circumference by 2 inches. 
C) smaller than the head circumference by about 4 inches. 
D) at least 2 inches smaller than head circumference. 
E) none of the above; there is no relation between head and chest circumference during this period.

Question 5

Skeletal mass and organ systems double in size during

Accepted Answer

A) infancy. 
B) early childhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) early adulthood. 
E) mid life. 
A) infancy. 
B) early childhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) early adulthood. 
E) mid life.

Question 6

What is the youngest age at which pubic hair growth in a boy may be considered normal?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 years 
B) 8 years 
C) 9 years 
D) 10 years 
E) 11 years 
A) 7 years 
B) 8 years 
C) 9 years 
D) 10 years 
E) 11 years

Question 7

The gonads begin to secrete estrogen and testosterone during

Accepted Answer

A) infancy. 
B) puberty. 
C) pregnancy. 
D) early childhood. 
E) early adulthood. 
A) infancy. 
B) puberty. 
C) pregnancy. 
D) early childhood. 
E) early adulthood.

Question 8

Which Tanner stage is marked by the most significant growth in penis length?

Accepted Answer

A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) Stage 4 
E) Stage 5 
A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) Stage 4 
E) Stage 5

Question 9

Milestone achievements are data most likely to appear in the history of

Accepted Answer

A) adolescents. 
B) infants. 
C) school-age children. 
D) young adults. 
E) older adults. 
A) adolescents. 
B) infants. 
C) school-age children. 
D) young adults. 
E) older adults.

Question 10

Gender-specific skeletal differences first occur during

Accepted Answer

A) the second stage of fetal development. 
B) late infancy. 
C) early childhood. 
D) adolescence. 
E) early adulthood. 
A) the second stage of fetal development. 
B) late infancy. 
C) early childhood. 
D) adolescence. 
E) early adulthood.

Question 11

A woman with a normal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) should gain approximately _____ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 30 
E) 40 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 30 
E) 40

Question 12

Infants normally increase their birth length by ____% during the first year of life.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 100 
E) 200 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 100 
E) 200

Question 13

In clinical practice, the Ballard Assessment Tool is used to assess a newborn's

Accepted Answer

A) length. 
B) weight. 
C) lung maturity. 
D) gestational age. 
E) future IQ. 
A) length. 
B) weight. 
C) lung maturity. 
D) gestational age. 
E) future IQ.

Question 14

A pregnant woman of normal prepregnancy weight should be expected to gain how much weight per week during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/2pound 
B) 1 pound 
C) 1 1/2 pounds 
D) 2 pounds 
E) 2 1/2 pounds 
A) 1/2pound 
B) 1 pound 
C) 1 1/2 pounds 
D) 2 pounds 
E) 2 1/2 pounds

Exam 6: Growth and Measurement

During adolescence, the head size normally increases as a result of

The legs are the fastest growing body part during

Which breast Tanner stage corresponds to a secondary areola mound development above the breast?

Between 5 and 24 months of life, the infant's chest circumference is normally

Skeletal mass and organ systems double in size during

What is the youngest age at which pubic hair growth in a boy may be considered normal?

The gonads begin to secrete estrogen and testosterone during

Which Tanner stage is marked by the most significant growth in penis length?

Milestone achievements are data most likely to appear in the history of

Gender-specific skeletal differences first occur during

A woman with a normal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) should gain approximately _____ pounds during pregnancy.

Infants normally increase their birth length by ____% during the first year of life.

In clinical practice, the Ballard Assessment Tool is used to assess a newborn's

A pregnant woman of normal prepregnancy weight should be expected to gain how much weight per week during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

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