Ch. 29 Communication

Question 1

When does the posterior fontanel close

Answer 1

2moths

Question 2

When does the anterior fontanel close

Answer 2

12-18months

Question 3

T/F significant head lag after 6months indicates cerebral injury theta warranted further evaluation

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Define strabismus

Answer 4

Cross eye; one eye deviates from the point of fixation

Question 5

Define amblyopia

Answer 5

Blindness that occurs when strabismus is not connected

Question 6

For infants, what position should the eardrum be pulled for ear exam

Answer 6

Down and back

Question 7

For a child, what position should the eardrum be pulled for ear exam

Answer 7

Up and back

Question 8

Define genu varum

Answer 8

bowled

Question 9

Define genu valgum

Answer 9

Knock knee

Question 10

T/F Unilateral or asymmetric bowlegs beyond 2-3years represent a pathos issue

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Describe the toddlers gait

Answer 11

Toddling or broad based gait which facilitates walking by lowering the center of gravity

Question 12

T/F Babinski sign (dorsiflexion of the big toe and fanning of the other toes) is normal during infancy but abnormal after about 1year of age

Answer 12

True

Question 13

By what age do the head and chest circumference generally become equal

Answer 13

1-2years

Question 14

Which tool is good for measuring body fat %

Answer 14

calipers

Question 15

Children are at risk of being overweight if their BMI falls in what %

Answer 15

85th %

Question 16

Which age group are considered w/body image

Answer 16

School age

Question 17

What is the earliest age a good radial pulse can be taken

Answer 17

2years

Question 18

In dark skinned ppl petichiae is best visualized by inspecting the

Answer 18

Oral mucosa

Question 19

T/F in children, smalls nontender, movable nodes are normal

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T/F Tender, enlarged, warm, erythematous lymph nodes are normal

Answer 20

False, this generally indicates infection or inflammation close to location

Question 21

Hyperextension of the head (opisthotomos) w/pain on flexion is a serious indication of

Answer 21

meningeal irritation- refer medical evaluation

Question 22

A brilliant uniform red reflex in both eyes is normal or abnormal

Answer 22

normal

Question 23

Binocularity is usually achieved by what age

Answer 23

3-4months

Question 24

The snellen chart is used to measure what

Answer 24

Visual acuity

Question 25

T/F the lounge blade should be placed on the side of the lounge for assessment of the mouth

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Describe wheezing (respiratory sound)

Answer 26

sound made as air passes through narrow passage

Question 27

Describe crackles (respiratory sound)

Answer 27

Sounds made when air passes through fluid or moisture

Question 28

Describe rubs (respiratory sound)

Answer 28

sound created by friction of one surface rubbing over another

Question 29

What is the respiratory term used to describe sounds that are produced in the heart chambers or major arteries from the back and forth flow of blood

Answer 29

Murmur

Question 30

T/F Toddlers are usually bowlegged after beginning to walk until all their lower back and leg muscles are well developed

Answer 30

True

Question 31

The blood pressure cuff width should be _____, and length should be _______

Answer 31

40% of upper circumference

80-100% of upper circumference