Question 1

About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 to 5 pounds
B)   4 to 6 pounds
C)   5 to 7 pounds
D)   7 to 9 pounds
E)   12 to 14 poundsF) None of the above
G) C) and D) D

Question 2

An infant is called a(n) _______ from birth to one month of age.

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Question 3

The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are which type of development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psycho-emotional development
B)   Social development
C)   Intellectual-cognitive development
D)   Athletic development
E)   Physical developmentF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

By what age can most toddlers walk independently?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 month
B)   6 months
C)   1 year
D)   15 months
E)   2 yearsF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

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 or formula
D)   Administer passive range-of-motion exercises
E)   Provide tub baths in tepid waterF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   brachiocephalic vein
B)   jugular vein
C)   forehead
D)   heel
E)   basilic veinF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Pediatricians use ________ to determine how a child's height, weight, and head circumference compare to average rates.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   psycho-emotional development
B)   social development
C)   intellectual-cognitive development
D)   athletic development
E)   physical developmentF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is a highly contagious disease that is often seen in the winter and spring as outbreaks of pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and tracheobronchitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hepatitis B
B)   SIDS
C)   RSV
D)   JRA
E)   HIVF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 10

The soft spots on an infant's head that are made of tough cartilage are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The development of thinking skills as a child grows is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   psycho-emotional development
B)   social development
C)   intellectual-cognitive development
D)   athletic development
E)   physical developmentF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 3 years
B)   3 to 5 years
C)   6 to 10 years
D)   11 to 13 years
E)   14 to 19 yearsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Ginny is an 8-year-old whose mother brought her to the office because "there must be something wrong with her; she is always complaining that she hurts somewhere." You notice bruises on Ginny's legs, and what appears to be a burn mark on the back of her left hand. Ginny sits quietly on the exam table while you take the history and her vital signs. You suspect that Ginny may be abused. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explain to Ginny's mother that children should not be struck
B)   Ask Ginny if anyone has been hitting her
C)   Ask Ginny's mother if anyone has been abusing her daughter
D)   Inform your supervising licensed practitioner
E)   Tell Ginny's mother to take her to a school counselorF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 months
B)   3 months
C)   5 months
D)   6 months
E)   9 monthsF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)   Frequent physical fighting
B)   Increase in risk-taking behavior
C)   Anger directed at oneself
D)   Gang membership
E)   Trouble controlling angerF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The specialty area of medicine that involves the care of children up to the age of 18, or in some cases 21, is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The specialty area of medicine that involves...

Question 17

Which of the following is not a warning sign of potential violence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gang membership
B)   Withdrawal from friends and activities
C)   Frequent physical fighting
D)   Feeling constantly disrespected
E)   Decrease in risk-taking behaviorF) None of the above
G) All of the above E

Question 18

Newborn infants have certain reflexes due to an immature nervous system such as the _____ reflex, in which they feel like they are falling.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 3 years
B)   3 to 5 years
C)   6 to 10 years
D)   11 to 13 years
E)   14 to 19 yearsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children?

Accepted Answer

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
D)   Antibiotics are not effective against it
E)   It lasts for more than two weeksF) A) and C)
G) D) and E) A

Exam 40: Assisting in Pediatrics

About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth?

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An infant is called a(n) _______ from birth to one month of age.

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The actual bodily changes that occur as a child grows are which type of development?

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By what age can most toddlers walk independently?

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Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?

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The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the ____.

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Pediatricians use ________ to determine how a child's height, weight, and head circumference compare to average rates.

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The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is ____.

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Which of the following is a highly contagious disease that is often seen in the winter and spring as outbreaks of pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and tracheobronchitis?

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The soft spots on an infant's head that are made of tough cartilage are known as ________.

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The development of thinking skills as a child grows is ____.

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At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness?

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At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees?

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Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide?

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The specialty area of medicine that involves the care of children up to the age of 18, or in some cases 21, is _______.

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Which of the following is not a warning sign of potential violence?

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Newborn infants have certain reflexes due to an immature nervous system such as the _____ reflex, in which they feel like they are falling.

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At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events?

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Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children?

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The soft spots on an infant's head that are made of tough cartilage are known as ________.

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