Exam 35: Assisting in Pediatrics

Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if

The developmental theories of Sigmund Freud include which of the following principles?

A sore throat is commonly caused by

Which common medication is not recommended for children, because it has been linked to a sometimes fatal disease?

What is the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents?

Children with croup should be prescribed antibiotics to prevent the spread of the infection.

Which of the following is a viral inflammation of the larynx and the trachea that causes edema and spasm of the vocal cords?

Children with asthma typically have a productive cough with rales.

The CDC recommends annual flu vaccinations for all healthy children from age 6 months up to the 19th birthday and for their caregivers as well.

Colic in infants is most often characterized by

Immunization with Varivax may prevent the development of shingles in the future.

During which period in a child's life is weight gain the fastest in proportion to the child's total weight?

___________ is the medical term for a congenital malformation that occurs during fetal development.

One way to stop the harsh cough of croup is to take the toddler into an area with cool air.

Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from chronic

Indicators of dehydration in children do not include which of the following?

Children who are allergic to eggs cannot be vaccinated against chickenpox.

In which illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance of particular concern when the disorder occurs in children?

Appropriately screening telephone calls can be a major challenge in a pediatric practice. Provide three questions for each of the following complaints that could provide important information about the condition of the child: • Pain • GI upset • Respiratory problems

Piaget's sensorimotor stage is the stage in which children use logical thinking to start considering people other than themselves.