Deck 9: Health Screening and Assessment

Question 1

Most newborns have a vision screening in the first few days of life.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is the term for a condition that causes abnormal perception or acuity in one eye more than the other?

A)Amblyopia.
B)Color blindness.
C)Refractive disorder.
D)Strabismus.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about gathering health histories from families?

A)Health histories may be gathered with written forms or with interviews.
B)Health promotion such as reducing screen time should not be incorporated into health histories.
C)Teachers should contemplate on how aspects a child's health history can impact participation in school.
D)Teachers should be sure to clarify any missing or ambiguous information.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

You have a child in your preschool classroom whose BMI was calculated to be high.The parents are concerned and ask you for advice.What is the most appropriate response?

A)This is a serious issue that requires immediate attention.
B)Listen respectfully to their concerns and offer support.Tell them they should see their primary care provider as well for further evaluation.
C)Tell them that there are many different body types and that high BMI is not really a problem.
D)Tell them it is probably something that just runs in their family.

Question 5

Which statement is true about daily health checks?

A)Information only needs to be documented if it requires an immediate phone call to the parent.
B)They are conducted on children who are ill or have chronic medical conditions.
C)These checks include an assessment of physical appearance and behavior of the child looking for signs of illness,injury,or health concerns.
D)The parent's report of child's recent behaviors is not a part of the daily health check.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about privacy and health information?

A)Teachers are covered entities under the HIPAA requirements.
B)Teachers should not communicate with health care providers because they are not covered entities.
C)If there are only a few families around after school,it is acceptable to discuss health information with a family.
D)Health information should be discussed in a private space.

Question 7

Adopting a U.S.diet through acculturation often places immigrants at risk for less healthy eating behaviors.

Question 8

What is the most common congenital condition in the United States?

A)Strabismus or lazy eye.
B)Mental retardation or intellectual disability.
C)Scoliosis.
D)Permanent hearing loss.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about health histories in children?

A)Nutritional history is not important until babies are eating solid foods.
B)Immunization records should be reviewed.
C)Teachers should not need to know about medications if they are not given at school.
D)Dental health history is not important until kindergarten age.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true about lead?

A)Lead-based is one of the most common sources of lead.
B)Lead is a heavy metal that causes mild illnesses in children.
C)Symptoms of lead poisoning or sometimes not present or vague.
D)Routine screening either by history or blood test is generally recommended during the first 2 years.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of a vaccine exemption that is allowed for parents?

A)Personal exemption.
B)Philosophical exemption.
C)Medical exemption.
D)Religious exemptions.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a part or a type of health evaluation?

A)Referral to a local community health center for well child care.
B)Daily health checks as children arrive to pre-school.
C)Continual observation while the child is at school.
D)Vision screening.

Question 13

You are a teacher in a Head Start classroom and you are taking a health history from a family whose mother reports that they drink well water.Which of the following would you advise for them?

A)Children should not drink well water because it commonly has microbes.
B)They should talk to their pharmacist about getting fluoride drops.
C)They should boil the water before drinking it.
D)They should talk to their primary care provider about the possible need for fluoride supplementation.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT routinely measured in the first 2 years of life?

A)Head circumference.
B)Weight.
C)Length.
D)Body Mass Index.

Question 15

Which of the following would be an indicator of a possible developmental delay?

A)Not showing any pretend or fantasy play by 3-1/2 years of age.
B)Begins crawling at 11 months.
C)Frequently falls at 12 months.
D)Not walking at 16 months.

Question 16

Schools in the U.S.are mandated to screen for BMI.

Question 17

During a health screening,a family tells you that their 5-year-old has not had a well child exam or check-up in years because they don't really see the purpose.What would be the most appropriate response?

A)Listen and state that they must get a check-up if they would like their child to be accepted into the program.
B)Tell them you think that's fine and that check-ups are not really that important.
C)Offer support,document their concerns,and respectfully inform them that check-ups are an important aspect of preventive health care.
D)Tell them that children between 5-12 years of age do not really need check ups.

Question 18

Teaching children about health check ups is a good way to help them feel comfortable about visiting a health care provider.

Question 19

Developmental milestones are physical or cognitive abilities or tasks that most children are able to achieve within a certain age range.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about health evaluations?

A)It is a comprehensive assessment of a child's health and wellbeing.
B)It includes a summary of past and ongoing medical conditions.
C)Teachers do not necessarily make accommodations based on a child's health status.
D)Through comprehensive health evaluations,teachers can identify gaps and make referrals to needed resources.

Question 21

Health screenings are a type of health assessment in schools and can identify important and common conditions in childhood.

Question 22

World Health Organization growth standards are used for children ages 0-2.

Question 23

Strabismus is a condition characterized by misalignment of the eyes.

Question 24

A mental health history is not necessary until at least 5 years of age.

Question 25

Well- child care is only necessary for children with chronic medical conditions.