Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

XT NOTES > MXT EXAM 3 > Flashcards

MXT EXAM 3 Flashcards

1
Q

A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in

A

a blood pressure reading that is falsely low

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

A complete gynecologic examination consists of a

A

breast examination and pelvic examination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

a vaginal examination is usually performed as the patient nears term. All of the following are reason for performing this examination except

A

to determine when the patient will go into labor.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

after administration of an immunization, the NCVIA requires that all of the following be documented in the medical record except the

A

signature of the child’s parent or guardian

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

All of the following are characteristic of genital herpes except

A

can be cured with antibiotics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

all of the following are characteristics of the HPV vaccine except

A

cannot be administered to males

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

all of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity except

A

type 1 diabetes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

All of the following are used in determining if a child has hypertension except

A

weight.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

All of the following information is included in a VIS except

A

lot number of the vaccine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

almost all cervical cancers are caused by

A

HPV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Assessment of blood pressure should start at age

A

3 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Chlamydia infection often occurs in association with

A

gonorrhea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

excessive bleeding during the menstrual period is known as

A

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

gonorrhea is transmitted through

A

sexual intercourse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Head circumference is measured in

A

centimeters or inches

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How is length measured

A

the child lies in a supine position

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

how is the vastus lateralis site located in an infant and young child?

A

divide the mid-anterior thigh into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

if candida albicans is present, what would be observed under the microscope?

A

yeast buds, spores, and hyphae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

if left untreated, a chlamydial infection in a woman may result in

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

if not treated, infection of the infants eyes with gonorrhea during delivery could result in

A

blindness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

if PKU is left untreated, it may lead to

A

mental retardation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

in the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after the patient

A

misses her second menstrual period

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

in what position is the patient placed for a breast examination performed by a provider?

A

supine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

it is recommended that a pap specimen not be collected…

A

during the patients menstrual period

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing…

A

hypertension as adults

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

most invalid test results on a newborn screen test are caused by

A

collection of an inadequate amount of the blood specimen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

pain associated with the menstrual period is known as

A

dysmenorrhea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

the absence or cessation of the menstrual period is known as

A

amenorrhea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

the Bethesda System for reporting the results of the Pap test includes

A

a detailed cytologic description of the results

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

the causative agent trichomoniasis is a

A

motile protozoan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

the child’s genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to

A

prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen

32
Q

the first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at

A

3 to 5 days

33
Q

the function of a vaginal speculum is to

A

hold the walls of the vegina apart

34
Q

the length of the needle used to administer an intramuscular injection to a child depends on

A

the size of the child

35
Q

the most important use of grown charts is to

A

asses the child’s individual growth pattern

36
Q

the newborn screening test does not screen for which of the following diseases?

A

cystic fibrosis

37
Q

the purpose of a bimanual examination is to

A

determine the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries.

38
Q

the resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins

A

immunity

39
Q

the techniques used to interact with a child depends on

A

the age of the child

40
Q

what can occur from the infection with a low-risk HPV

A

genital warts

41
Q

what immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?

A

Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

42
Q

what immunizations are included in a MMR injection

A

measles, mumps, rubella

43
Q

what is included in a first trimester prenatal screening test?

A

blood test and ultrasound

44
Q

what is the cause of most abnormal Pap test results?

A

infection or inflammation

45
Q

what is the drug commonly used to treat vulvovaginal cadidiasis?

A

Nystatin (Mycostatin)

46
Q

what is LMP?

A

the date of the first day of the last menstrual period.

47
Q

what is the most common medical disorder of pregnancy?

A

hypertension

48
Q

what is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?

A

5/8 to 1 inch

49
Q

what is the normal range for the fetal pulse rate?

A

120 to 160 beats/min

50
Q

what is the primary purpose of a Pap test?

A

detection of abnormal cells that may develop into cervical cancer.

51
Q

what is the purpose of measuring head circumference?

A
52
Q

what is the purpose of measuring head circumference?

A

to screen for microcephaly and nacroencephaly

53
Q

what is the recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than 12 months of age?

A

anterior thigh

54
Q

what is the term for a child into utero from the third month after conception to birth?

A

fetus

55
Q

what is the term for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?

A

vaccine

56
Q

what is the term for the dome shaped upper portion of the uterus between the fallopian tubes?

A

fundus

57
Q

what is the term for the lower narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vegina?

A

cervix

58
Q

what is the term for the permanent cessation of menstruation?

A

menopause

59
Q

what is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?

A

active artificial immunization

60
Q

which of the following may result in a falsely high pediatric blood pressure reading?

A

apprehension

61
Q

which of the following is the preferred ACS cervical cancer screening recommendation for women between the ages of 30 and 65?

A

pap test plus an HPV test every 5 years

62
Q

which of the following is not included in the first prenatal visit?

A

determine of the fetal presentation and position

63
Q

which of the following is not an example of a sexually transmitted infection?

A

vulvovaginal candidiasis

64
Q

which of the following is not a symptom of trichomoniasis?

A

lower abdominal pain

65
Q

which of the following is not a characteristic of the Doppler fetal pulse detector?

A

the FHT can first be detected between 2 and 4 weeks of gestation

66
Q

which of the following is not a characteristic of gonorrhea in a male?

A

enlargement of the prostate gland

67
Q

which of the following is a symptom of vulvovaginal candidiasis?

A

thick, oderless, cottage cheese-like discharge

68
Q

which of the following injection sites should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children?

A

vastus lateralis

69
Q

which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?

A

the bladder of the cuff encircles 80% to 100% of the child’s arm

70
Q

which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn?

A

hepatitis B

71
Q

when might the length of the needle for a pediatric IM injection need to be decreased?

A

preterm infant

72
Q

when is a pregnant woman tested for a group B Streptococcus?

A

35 to 37 weeks

73
Q

when collecting a specimen for a Pap test, the ectocervical specimen can be obtained using

A

the S- shaped end of a cytospatula.

74
Q

what preparation is required to examine Trichomonas vaginalis under the microscope?

A

the vaginal discharge is placed on a slide with a drop of isotonic saline

75
Q

what is the term used to describe anything that increases an individual chance of developing a disease?

A

risk factor

76
Q

what is the term used to describe a child between 1 and 3 years of age?

A

toddler

XT NOTES (24 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions