Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Croup 
B)  Pertussis 
C)  Bronchiolitis 
D)  Respiratory syncytial virus 
A)  Croup 
B)  Pertussis 
C)  Bronchiolitis 
D)  Respiratory syncytial virus A

Question 3

Another name for chickenpox is

Accepted Answer

A)  rubella. 
B)  rubeola. 
C)  varicella. 
D)  herpes simplex. 
A)  rubella. 
B)  rubeola. 
C)  varicella. 
D)  herpes simplex. C

Question 4

Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from chronic

Accepted Answer

A)  colic. 
B)  otitis media. 
C)  asthma. 
D)  croup. 
A)  colic. 
B)  otitis media. 
C)  asthma. 
D)  croup.

Question 5

The common cold is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria. 
B)  fungi. 
C)  a virus. 
A)  bacteria. 
B)  fungi. 
C)  a virus.

Question 6

Treatment recommendations for children with otitis media include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prescription of antibiotics should be delayed for 48 to 72 hours. 
B)  Children 6 to 24 months old who show no improvement in symptoms within 48 hours should be prescribed antibiotics. 
C)  Antibiotics should be ordered for 10 to 15 days to make sure the infection has cleared. 
D)  Myringotomies should be performed routinely for children with allergy-related otitis media. 
A)  The prescription of antibiotics should be delayed for 48 to 72 hours. 
B)  Children 6 to 24 months old who show no improvement in symptoms within 48 hours should be prescribed antibiotics. 
C)  Antibiotics should be ordered for 10 to 15 days to make sure the infection has cleared. 
D)  Myringotomies should be performed routinely for children with allergy-related otitis media.

Question 7

Children have reached approximately one-half their adult height by 2 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Growth and development in children is determined by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional status 
B)  Parental and/or caregiver factors 
C)  Presence of disease 
D)  Environmental factors 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Nutritional status 
B)  Parental and/or caregiver factors 
C)  Presence of disease 
D)  Environmental factors 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

A sore throat is commonly caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus. 
B)  Streptococcus. 
C)  HBV. 
D)  H.influenzae. 
A)  Staphylococcus. 
B)  Streptococcus. 
C)  HBV. 
D)  H.influenzae.

Question 10

The medical assistant is not responsible for reporting child abuse to appropriate authorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following measurements are not included in most pediatric examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure 
B)  Pulse 
C)  Temperature 
D)  Height/weight/BMI 
E)  Head circumference 
A)  Blood pressure 
B)  Pulse 
C)  Temperature 
D)  Height/weight/BMI 
E)  Head circumference

Question 12

Children with cystic fibrosis develop steatorrhea because

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase is absent from the pancreas. 
B)  they eat too much protein. 
C)  they have an inherited defect that prevents carbohydrate metabolism. 
D)  the infection damages the villi of the small intestine. 
A)  lipase is absent from the pancreas. 
B)  they eat too much protein. 
C)  they have an inherited defect that prevents carbohydrate metabolism. 
D)  the infection damages the villi of the small intestine.

Question 13

Infants with a low-grade fever should not receive any immunizations until their temperature is normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fifth disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You are responsible for making sure parents receive VIS forms when children are scheduled for immunizations.Summarize the guidelines for the use of these forms,including documentation procedures for the administration of vaccines.

Accepted Answer

•	Before administering the vaccine, give

Question 16

Which child should be seen in the office today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child who has had more than six stools in the past 36 hours 
B)  The child with a fever of 101° F (38.5° 
C)  
C)  The child who has not slept well for 2 nights 
D)  The child whose parent reports that she has a rash,which is not itchy 
A)  The child who has had more than six stools in the past 36 hours 
B)  The child with a fever of 101° F (38.5° 
C)  
C)  The child who has not slept well for 2 nights 
D)  The child whose parent reports that she has a rash,which is not itchy

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  First 6 months 
B)  Age 6 months to 1 year 
C)  Preschool 
D)  Adolescence 
A)  First 6 months 
B)  Age 6 months to 1 year 
C)  Preschool 
D)  Adolescence

Question 18

All states screen newborns for cystic fibrosis using either a genetic or blood test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An infant with a small head circumference for size and age may be diagnosed with _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An infant with a small head circumference...

Question 20

When is skeletal growth in girls complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between ages 15 and 16 
B)  Between ages 17 and 18 
C)  When the growth plates of the long bones of the extremities have fused completely 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Between ages 15 and 16 
B)  Between ages 17 and 18 
C)  When the growth plates of the long bones of the extremities have fused completely 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above

Exam 18: Assisting in Pediatrics

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

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

Another name for chickenpox is

Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from chronic

The common cold is caused by

Treatment recommendations for children with otitis media include which of the following?

Children have reached approximately one-half their adult height by 2 years of age.

Growth and development in children is determined by which of the following factors?

A sore throat is commonly caused by

The medical assistant is not responsible for reporting child abuse to appropriate authorities.

Which of the following measurements are not included in most pediatric examinations?

Children with cystic fibrosis develop steatorrhea because

Infants with a low-grade fever should not receive any immunizations until their temperature is normal.

Fifth disease is caused by coxsackievirus and results in ulcer formation in the mouth and throat.

You are responsible for making sure parents receive VIS forms when children are scheduled for immunizations.Summarize the guidelines for the use of these forms,including documentation procedures for the administration of vaccines.

Which child should be seen in the office today?

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

All states screen newborns for cystic fibrosis using either a genetic or blood test.

An infant with a small head circumference for size and age may be diagnosed with _______________.

When is skeletal growth in girls complete?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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