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A birth-related disorder of the nerves and muscles caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth or in early childhood is ________.

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Question 2

Which of the following actions will help relieve a child's fear when coming to the medical office?

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A)   Ask the parent to firmly restrain the child
B)   Explain the procedure using medical terminology
C)   Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments
D)   Ignore the child's crying
E)   Talk to the parent instead of the childF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

An eating disorder in which the person develops a habit of binge eating and purging is _______.

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Question 4

Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24-48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?

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A)   HPV
B)   Hepatitis B
C)   PKU
D)   Hib
E)   AIDSF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is a highly contagious dermatologic disease that causes inflammation and pustules that become crusted before healing?

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A)   Streptococcal sore throat
B)   Impetigo
C)   Herpes simplex virus
D)   Conjunctivitis
E)   Respiratory syncytial virusF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

At what age do most sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)  cases occur?

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A)   Between 1 and 2 months of age
B)   Between 2 and 4 months of age
C)   Between 6 months and 1 year of age
D)   Between 1 and 2 years of age
E)   Between 2 and 3 years of ageF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Juvenile rheumatoid ________ (JRA) is an autoimmune disease of the joints that occurs in children aged 16 or younger.

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Question 8

As part of the general exam, the pediatrician examines the interior of a child's eyes with an instrument called a(n) _______.

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Question 9

At what age does a child develop a personal identity?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 3
B)   3 to 5
C)   6 to 10
D)   11 to 13
E)   14 to 19F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The _______ of an infant's head is used to evaluate conditions such as hydrocephalus or excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity.

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Question 11

A defect of spinal development that results when tissues fail to close properly around the spinal cord during the first trimester of pregnancy is called _______.

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Question 12

The waste product from the normal breakdown of red blood cells that may cause jaundice in neonates is ________.

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Question 13

Infants that develop skin that is a yellowish color have neonatal ________.

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Question 14

Reya is a 2 1/2-year-old whose parents have brought her to the office because she has been cranky and apparently does not feel well. When asked where it hurts, she points to her throat. The physician has asked you to obtain a specimen for a rapid strep test, but Reya refuses to open her mouth. Which of the following is the best way to open Reya's mouth to obtain the specimen?

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A)   Tickle the child until she opens her mouth to laugh
B)   Grasp her lower jaw firmly and pull downward
C)   Ask Reya's mother to tell her to open her mouth
D)   Squeeze Reya's nostrils shut until she opens her mouth to breathe
E)   Inform the physician that you were unable to get the specimenF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infants need two well-baby exams during their first year: one at 6 months and one at 1 year.
B)   Children between 2 and 3 years old should have a well-child examination every 3 months.
C)   Blood pressure is not checked during well-child examinations until the child is 12 years old.
D)   From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year.
E)   The child's hearing should be tested when the child is 6 months old.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

An eating disorder in which patients basically starve themselves by not eating is _______.

Accepted Answer

anorexia a...

Question 17

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 18.
B)   Males are more likely to attempt suicide than females.
C)   Females are more likely to be successful in their first suicide attempt.
D)   Changes in habit, including carelessness or sloppiness, are suicide warning signs.
E)   Exposure to violence in movies and video games may convince a person to commit suicide.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

When is the first dose of the vaccine for hepatitis B given?

Accepted Answer

A)   The day after birth
B)   Age 2 years
C)   Age 5 years
D)   Age 8 years
E)   Age 16 yearsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following physical changes occur to both males and females during puberty?

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A)   Hips widen
B)   Body hair grows
C)   External genitalia grow
D)   Shoulders broaden
E)   Shape becomes more roundedF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Before administering a childhood immunization, be sure to check for _______, or known risks or reasons for not giving the immunization.

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