CA End-of-lab Questions + Abnormal Faces

Question 1

best method of temperature for babies under a year?

Answer 1

rectal

Question 2

if you exclusively breastfeed a baby, do you need additional supplements?

Answer 2

yes - Vit D

Question 3

newborn looks crosseyed - will it stay this way?

Answer 3

no, this is a disconjugate gaze and will go away by 6 months

Question 4

daughter has breast buds - how long until she gets her period?

Answer 4

1.5-2y later

Question 5

average age of a boy’s first ejaculation?

Answer 5

12.5y

Question 6

can you give honey to a baby under 1y?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

when can you not use sunscreen on a baby and why?

Answer 7

less than 6 months - increased exposure to chemicals

Question 8

what type of formula should you use?

Answer 8

brand names

powder over liquid

Question 9

is a breast pump covered by Obamacare insurance?

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

pacifiers in kids: good or bad?

Answer 10

good - decreased risk of SIDS

Question 11

pros and cons of circumcision?

Answer 11

pros: lower risk of UTI, penile cancer, HPV, HIV/STDs, prevents paraphimosis, better hygiene
cons: bleeding, local infx, surgical trauma, not medically necessary, may not be covered by insurance

Question 12

is bed-sharing okay?

Answer 12

no

Question 13

is it normal for a 2 month old to spit up a lot?

Answer 13

yes

Question 14

is it normal for a new baby to poop only once a week if breastfeeding?

Answer 14

yes, as long as baby is growing

Question 15

what does breastfeeding poop look like?

Answer 15

dijon mustard covered in cottage cheese

how’s that for a visual

Question 16

when does a kid need oral fluoride supplement?

Answer 16

when they drink well water

Question 17

when should you start tummy time?

how long should tummy time be?

Answer 17

start the day the baby gets home

start with a few minutes, work up to an hour a day by 3 months

Question 18

does MMR vax cause autism?

Answer 18

fucking no

Question 19

how to care for a newborn’s bellybutton stump?

Answer 19

keep clean and dry (no tub baths)

Question 20

when will bellybutton stump fall off?

Answer 20

1 week

Question 21

when will baby start sleeping longer thru the night?

Answer 21

by 4-6 months

Question 22

concerned about a peanut allergy - when should you introduce it into baby’s diet?

Answer 22

18 months in small doses

Question 23

at what fever do you call a doc for age 30d - 3mos?

Answer 23

rectal temp of 100.4

Question 24

at what fever do you call a doc for age 3-36months?

Answer 24

greater than 102.2

Question 25

at what fever do you call a doc for age 36months+?

Answer 25

greater than 103.1

Question 26

when can a baby go into public?

Answer 26

at any time

Question 27

how can you tell if baby is getting enough breast milk?

Answer 27

monitor wet diapers (should be 8-10/day) and weight gain

Question 28

face with small, round head, a flat nasal bridge, small/low-set ears, and a large tongue

Answer 28

Down syndromef

Question 29

face wiht bulging frontal bones, decreased nasal bridge, rhinitis, circumoral rash with fissuring, mucus inflammation

Answer 29

congenital syphilis

Question 30

face with short palpebral fissures, a wide/flat philtrum, and thin lips

Answer 30

fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 31

increased growth, face with staring eyes and a neck goiter

Answer 31

congenital hyperthyroidism

Question 32

face with one-sided drooping

Answer 32

facial nerve palsy

Question 33

face with open mouth, allergic shiners, allergic salute

Answer 33

allergic rhinitis

Question 34

face with coarse features, low hair line, sparse eyebrows, and a large tongue

Answer 34

congenital hypothyroidism

Question 35

face with bruises and cuts

Answer 35

battered child syndrome