chapter 26

Question 1

An apical pulse is taken over which of the following sites?

Answer 1

Fifth intercostal space on the left side

Question 2

What is the soft spot lying between the bones of the skull in a newborn and infant called?

Answer 2

Frontal lobe

Question 3

Most childhood immunizations are administered within what time period?

Answer 3

The first 24 months of life

Question 4

The measurement of chest circumference is important to determine what?

Answer 4

Growth of the thymus

Calcification of rib cartilage

Underdevelopment of the infant’s heart and lungs

Question 5

A/An________________ is a surgical incision into the tympanic membrane as part of the treatment of otitis media.

Answer 5

tympanostomy

Question 6

The branch of medicine that cares for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents is known as

Answer 6

pediatrics

Question 7

An infestation with head lice is known as ___________ capitis

Answer 7

pediculosis

Question 8

Which statement is accurate regarding child abuse?

Answer 8

The physician is required by law to report signs of child abuse to a child protective agency

Question 9

The kindergarten chart is used to test _________ in young children.

Answer 9

visual acuity

Question 10

Inflammation of the middle ear is known as ________ media.

Answer 10

otitis

Question 11

The respiratory disorder that is characterized by wheezing is known as

Answer 11

asthma

Question 12

What is a common illness during childhood, that presents with a bark-like cough.

Answer 12

croup

Question 13

A condition marked by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the skull that may result in enlargement of the cranium and atrophy of the brain is known as ____________.

Answer 13

hydocephalus

Question 14

What is the preferred site for injections for a child younger than 2 years old?

Answer 14

vastus lateralis

Question 15

Length and weight are plotted on which document?

Answer 15

growth chart

Question 16

Which of the following is the name of the vaccine given for polio?

Answer 16

IPV

Question 17

Which of the following is often omitted in the pediatric examination?

Answer 17

blood pressure

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary component of well baby visits?

Answer 18

Immunizations

Question 19

Which of the following pulse sites is preferred when taking a pulse on small children?

Answer 19

Apical

Question 20

Which of the following is the main purpose of using growth charts?

Answer 20

To check a child’s growth and screen for growth abnormalities

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate procedure when weighing the infant?

Answer 21

Leave the infant’s diaper on

Question 22

Which of the following is the name of the vaccine given for chickenpox?

Answer 22

Varicella