front 1 Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination? A. approach the child slowly B. Perform procedures slowly C. Avoid letting the parent stay with the toddler D. Give them candy to keep them happy | back 1 A. APPROACH THE CHILD SLOWLY |
front 2 At what age does a child become able to share and play with others? A. 1-2 years E. 9-12 years B. 2-3 years C. 3-5 years D. 6-8 years | back 2 B. 2-3 YEARS |
front 3 At what age does a child develop a personal identity? A. 2-3 E. 14-19 B. 3-5 C. 6-10 D. 11-13 | back 3 E. 14-19 |
front 4 Which of the following is a birth-related disorder that is the most frequent crippling disease in children? A. Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder B. Cerebral palsy C. Down Syndrome E. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis D. Herpes simplex | back 4 B. Cerebral palsy |
front 5 Which of the following is a genetic disorder that results from one extra chromosome in each cell during the development of the fetus? A. Down syndrome B. Cerebral palsy E. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis C. Congenital Heart disease D. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | back 5 A. Down syndrome |
front 6 In which stage of growth and development is a child's head usually one-fourth the entire body length? A. neonate B. infant E. Adolescent C. Toddler D. Preschooler | back 6 A. Neonate |
front 7 Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn? A. place the infant on a special high-protein diet B. Inject hormones to stimulate the liver C. Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk/formula D. Administer passive range of motion exercises | back 7 C. Keep the infant well hydrated with breast milk/formula |
front 8 At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees? A. 2 months E. 9 months B. 3 months C. 5 months D. 6 months | back 8 E. 9 months |
front 9 By what age can most toddlers walk independently? A. 1 month B. 6 months C. 1 year D. 15 months | back 9 D. 15 MONTHS |
front 10 At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness? A. 1-3 years B. 3-5 years C. 6-10 years D. 11-13 years | back 10 C. 6-10 YEARS |
front 11 Which of the following physical changes occur to both males and females during puberty? A. hips widen B. Body hair grows C. external genitalia grow D. shoulders broaden | back 11 B. BODY HAIR GROWS |
front 12 At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events? A. 1-3 years B. 3-5 years E. 14-19 years C. 6-10 years D. 11-13 years | back 12 E. 14-19 YEARS |
front 13 Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true? A. Infants need two well-baby exams during their first year: 6 months & 1 year B. Children between 2-3 should have a well-child exam every 3 months C. Blood pressure is not checked during well-child exam until 12 D. From the age of 3, children should have well-child exams every year | back 13 D. From the age of 3, children should have well-child exams once every year |
front 14 Which of the following actions will help relieve a child's fear when coming to the medical office? A. ask the parent to firmly restrain the child B. Explain the procedure using medical terms C. Allow the child to exam some of the blunt instruments | back 14 C. Allow the child to examine some of the blunt intsruments |
front 15 How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year? A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7 | back 15 D. 7 |
front 16 At which of the following ages should toddlers have well-child exams? A. 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, & 28 B. 24 months and 36 months C. 18, 24, & 36 months E. 15, 18, 24, & 30 months D. 14, 20 & 30 months | back 16 30 MONTHS |
front 17 What is the purpose of administering an immunization? A. To reduce a person's susceptibility to infections B. To prevent a person from getting a common cold C. To reduce the possibility of contracting STD'S D. To treat an ongoing bacterial infection | back 17 A. TO REDUCE A PERSON'S SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INFECTIONS |
front 18 When is the first dose of vaccination for hepatitis B given? A. The day after birth B. Age 2 C. Age 5 D. Age 8 | back 18 A. THE DAY AFTER BIRTH |
front 19 which of the following is NOT a guideline for the proper storage and handling of vaccines? A. Store refrigerated vaccines between 35*F & 46*F (2*C & 8*C) B. Store frozen vaccines between -58*F-+5*F (-50*C_-15*C) C. Follow infection control guidelines D. Prepare vaccines just prior to administering E. Rotate your supply of vaccines so that those w/ longest expire date are used first | back 19 E. Rotate your supply of vaccines so those with the longest expiration date are used first |
front 20 Which of the following is part of a hearing test for a toddler? A. Clap your hands loudly directly in front of the ear. B. Instruct the parent to whisper in the toddlers ear and evaluate response C. Use a quiet location, have the toddler sit, lie down or be held by parent | back 20 C. Use a quiet location and have the toddler sit, lie down or be held by the parent |
front 21 The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is? A. brachiocephalic vein B. jugular vein C. Forehead D. Heel | back 21 D. HEEL |
front 22 Most childhood cases of HIV infections are? A. transmitted from a mother to her infant B. caused by blood transfusions during delivery C. curable using antiviral agents | back 22 A. Transmitted from a mother to her infant |
front 23 Which of the following conditions is commonly "misunderstood" and over-diagnosed in children? A. Cerebral palsy B. Down syndrome C. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) D. Viral gastroenteritis E. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | back 23 E. ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER |
front 24 Which of the following is a highly contagious disease that is often seen in the winter and spring as outbreaks of pneumonia, bronchitis, and tracheobronchitis? A. Hepatitis B B. SIDS E. HIV C. RSV D. JRA | back 24 C. RSV |
front 25 Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children? A. it can cause extreme fluid loss, resulting in dehydration B. the high fever that accompanies it may cause brain damage C. it permanently weakens the child's immune system. | back 25 A. IT CAN CAUSE EXTREME FLUID LOSS, RESULTING IN DEHYDRATION |
front 26 Which of the following is NOT a known risk factor for child abuse? A. Single parenthood B. Inadequate knowledge of normal developmental expectations C. Financial problems D. Mother older than 18 years | back 26 D. MOTHER OLDER 18 YEARS |
front 27 The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are which type of development? A. Psycho-emotional development B. Social development C. Intellectual-cognitive development D. Athletic development E. Physical development | back 27 D. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT |
front 28 The development of thinking skills as a child grows is? A. psycho-emotional development B. social development C. intellectual-cognitive development D. Athletic development | back 28 C. INTELLECTUAL-COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT |
front 29 Changes in the feelings a child experiences during a particular period of growth and development are? A. Psycho-emotional development B. Social development C. Intellectual-cognitive development | back 29 A. PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
front 30 The way a child relates to others as he/she grows is? A. Psycho-emotional development B. Social development C. Intellectual-cognitive development | back 30 B. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT |
front 31 About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth? A. 3-5 Pounds B. 4-6 Pounds C. 5-7 Pounds D. 7-9 Pounds | back 31 D. 7-9 POUNDS |
front 32 Which of the following is a highly contagious dermatologic disease that causes inflammation and pustules that become crusted before healing? A. Streptococcal sore throat B. Impetigo C. Herpes simplex virus | back 32 B. IMPETIGO |
front 33 Which of the following is NOT an effective treatment for head lice? A. 1% Permethrin cream rinse B. Avoidance of sun exposure C. Removal of eggs with a fine-tooth comb | back 33 B. AVOIDANCE OF SUN EXPOSURE |
front 34 Which of the following can help relieve discomfort due to infectious conjunctivitis? A. Applying an ice cube to the eye B. Using a medicated shampoo C. Applying a topical antifungal medication D. Applying warm compresses to the eye | back 34 D. APPLYING WARM COMPRESSES TO THE EYE |
front 35 Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of potential violence? A. Gang membership B. Withdrawal from friends and activities C. Frequent physical fighting D. Feeling constantly disrespected E. Decrease in risk-taking behavior | back 35 E. DECREASE IN RISK-TAKING BEHAVIOR |
front 36 Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide? A. Frequent physical fighting B. Increase in risk-taking behavior C. Anger directed at oneself D. Gang membership | back 36 C. ANGER DIRECTED AT ONESELF |
front 37 which of the following statements about suicide is true? A. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10-18 B. Males are more likely to attempt suicide than females C. Females are more likely to be successful on the first attempt D. Changes in habit, including carelessness or sloppiness, are suicide warning signs | back 37 D. CHANGES IN HABIT, INCLUDING CARELESSNESS OR SLOPPINESS, ARE SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS |