Question 1

Young individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually exhibit obvious symptoms of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Causes of prematurity include

Accepted Answer

A)  incompetent cervix, bicornuate uterus, and premature rupture of membranes. 
B)  maternal physical conditions including infection and hypertension. 
C)  multiple gestation. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  incompetent cervix, bicornuate uterus, and premature rupture of membranes. 
B)  maternal physical conditions including infection and hypertension. 
C)  multiple gestation. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 3

The infant born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) may experience alcohol withdrawal shortly after birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Causes of infantile colic may be

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity to cow's milk. 
B)  sensitivity to iron. 
C)  excessive swallowing of air during feeding process. 
D)  a and c. 
A)  sensitivity to cow's milk. 
B)  sensitivity to iron. 
C)  excessive swallowing of air during feeding process. 
D)  a and c.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are true about leukemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most common childhood malignancy. 
B)  It is a primary malignant disease of bone marrow. 
C)  The diagnosis is confirmed by microscopic examination of the bone marrow. 
D)  Both a and c are true 
A)  It is the most common childhood malignancy. 
B)  It is a primary malignant disease of bone marrow. 
C)  The diagnosis is confirmed by microscopic examination of the bone marrow. 
D)  Both a and c are true

Question 6

Mumps is a childhood disease that is best prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. 
B)  Gardasil vaccine. 
C)  broad-spectrum antibiotics. 
D)  cough medicines. 
A)  the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. 
B)  Gardasil vaccine. 
C)  broad-spectrum antibiotics. 
D)  cough medicines.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about lead poisoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child suffering from acute lead intoxication presents a medical emergency. 
B)  It is hard to detect, since lead is normally present in the blood. 
C)  It is a silent disease, because there are no warning signs or chronic symptoms. 
D)  There is no evidence of mental retardation resulting from brain damage. 
A)  The child suffering from acute lead intoxication presents a medical emergency. 
B)  It is hard to detect, since lead is normally present in the blood. 
C)  It is a silent disease, because there are no warning signs or chronic symptoms. 
D)  There is no evidence of mental retardation resulting from brain damage.

Question 8

The procedure that allows amniotic fluid to be tested and cells to be microscopically examined for abnormal substances or chromosomal abnormalities is

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal monitoring. 
B)  amniocentesis. 
C)  acupuncture. 
D)  ultrasound studies. 
A)  fetal monitoring. 
B)  amniocentesis. 
C)  acupuncture. 
D)  ultrasound studies.

Question 9

Cardiac cyanotic defects include

Accepted Answer

A)  VSD and PDA. 
B)  tetralogy of Fallot and transposition of the great arteries. 
C)  coarctation of the aorta 
D)  ASD. 
A)  VSD and PDA. 
B)  tetralogy of Fallot and transposition of the great arteries. 
C)  coarctation of the aorta 
D)  ASD.

Question 10

An example of an abnormal substance obtained during an amniocentesis is an elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Status asthmaticus is not considered a medical emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Duchenne MD

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually the result of trauma. 
B)  is progressive and causes crippling and immobility. 
C)  affects males and females equally. 
D)  is not a genetic condition. 
A)  is usually the result of trauma. 
B)  is progressive and causes crippling and immobility. 
C)  affects males and females equally. 
D)  is not a genetic condition.

Question 13

Adenoid hyperplasia can contribute to recurrent otitis media and conductive hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common progressive form of MD is

Accepted Answer

A)  occulta. 
B)  Duchenne. 
C)  Down. 
D)  myotonic. 
A)  occulta. 
B)  Duchenne. 
C)  Down. 
D)  myotonic.

Question 15

Chickenpox is caused by a member of the herpes virus group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Down syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  a congenital form of mild to severe mental retardation. 
B)  associated with distinctive physical abnormalities and heart defects. 
C)  caused by a chromosomal abnormality. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a congenital form of mild to severe mental retardation. 
B)  associated with distinctive physical abnormalities and heart defects. 
C)  caused by a chromosomal abnormality. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is/are true about erythroblastosis fetalis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies in the mother's blood destroy the RBCs of the fetus. 
B)  It is characterized in the fetus by anemia, jaundice, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. 
C)  There is no destruction of fetal blood cells. 
D)  Both a and b are true. 
A)  Antibodies in the mother's blood destroy the RBCs of the fetus. 
B)  It is characterized in the fetus by anemia, jaundice, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. 
C)  There is no destruction of fetal blood cells. 
D)  Both a and b are true.

Question 18

The most common fatal genetic disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophic cardiomegaly. 
B)  CF. 
C)  Down syndrome. 
D)  tetralogy of Fallot. 
A)  hypertrophic cardiomegaly. 
B)  CF. 
C)  Down syndrome. 
D)  tetralogy of Fallot.

Question 19

Symptoms and signs of rubeola include

Accepted Answer

A)  tenderness in the neck and below the ears. 
B)  Koplik's spots on the buccal mucosa. 
C)  a violent cough ending in a high-pitched inspiratory whoop. 
D)  red macules that progress to papules and then vesicles that form crusts. 
A)  tenderness in the neck and below the ears. 
B)  Koplik's spots on the buccal mucosa. 
C)  a violent cough ending in a high-pitched inspiratory whoop. 
D)  red macules that progress to papules and then vesicles that form crusts.

Question 20

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bronchial tubes are hyperactive and hypersensitive. 
B)  Severe attacks require hospitalization. 
C)  It is a leading cause of absenteeism in school children. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  The bronchial tubes are hyperactive and hypersensitive. 
B)  Severe attacks require hospitalization. 
C)  It is a leading cause of absenteeism in school children. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Young individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually exhibit obvious symptoms of the disorder.

Causes of prematurity include

The infant born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) may experience alcohol withdrawal shortly after birth.

Causes of infantile colic may be

Which of the following statements is/are true about leukemia?

Mumps is a childhood disease that is best prevented by

Which of the following statements is true about lead poisoning?

The procedure that allows amniotic fluid to be tested and cells to be microscopically examined for abnormal substances or chromosomal abnormalities is

Cardiac cyanotic defects include

An example of an abnormal substance obtained during an amniocentesis is an elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level.

Status asthmaticus is not considered a medical emergency.

Duchenne MD

Adenoid hyperplasia can contribute to recurrent otitis media and conductive hearing loss.

The most common progressive form of MD is

Chickenpox is caused by a member of the herpes virus group.

Down syndrome is

Which of the following statements is/are true about erythroblastosis fetalis?

The most common fatal genetic disease is

Symptoms and signs of rubeola include

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about asthma?

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Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

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Exam 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders

Young individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually exhibit obvious symptoms of the disorder.

Causes of prematurity include

The infant born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) may experience alcohol withdrawal shortly after birth.

Causes of infantile colic may be

Which of the following statements is/are true about leukemia?

Mumps is a childhood disease that is best prevented by

Which of the following statements is true about lead poisoning?

The procedure that allows amniotic fluid to be tested and cells to be microscopically examined for abnormal substances or chromosomal abnormalities is

Cardiac cyanotic defects include

An example of an abnormal substance obtained during an amniocentesis is an elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level.

Status asthmaticus is not considered a medical emergency.

Duchenne MD

Adenoid hyperplasia can contribute to recurrent otitis media and conductive hearing loss.

The most common progressive form of MD is

Chickenpox is caused by a member of the herpes virus group.

Down syndrome is

Which of the following statements is/are true about erythroblastosis fetalis?

The most common fatal genetic disease is

Symptoms and signs of rubeola include

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about asthma?

Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Immunologic Diseases and Conditions

Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System

Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Mental Disorders

Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma

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