MXT EXAM 3 Flashcards
A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in
a blood pressure reading that is falsely low
A complete gynecologic examination consists of a
breast examination and pelvic examination
a vaginal examination is usually performed as the patient nears term. All of the following are reason for performing this examination except
to determine when the patient will go into labor.
after administration of an immunization, the NCVIA requires that all of the following be documented in the medical record except the
signature of the child’s parent or guardian
All of the following are characteristic of genital herpes except
can be cured with antibiotics
all of the following are characteristics of the HPV vaccine except
cannot be administered to males
all of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity except
type 1 diabetes
All of the following are used in determining if a child has hypertension except
weight.
All of the following information is included in a VIS except
lot number of the vaccine
almost all cervical cancers are caused by
HPV
Assessment of blood pressure should start at age
3 years
Chlamydia infection often occurs in association with
gonorrhea
excessive bleeding during the menstrual period is known as
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
gonorrhea is transmitted through
sexual intercourse
Head circumference is measured in
centimeters or inches
How is length measured
the child lies in a supine position
how is the vastus lateralis site located in an infant and young child?
divide the mid-anterior thigh into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third
if candida albicans is present, what would be observed under the microscope?
yeast buds, spores, and hyphae
if left untreated, a chlamydial infection in a woman may result in
pelvic inflammatory disease
if not treated, infection of the infants eyes with gonorrhea during delivery could result in
blindness
if PKU is left untreated, it may lead to
mental retardation
in the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after the patient
misses her second menstrual period
in what position is the patient placed for a breast examination performed by a provider?
supine
it is recommended that a pap specimen not be collected…
during the patients menstrual period
measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing…
hypertension as adults
most invalid test results on a newborn screen test are caused by
collection of an inadequate amount of the blood specimen
pain associated with the menstrual period is known as
dysmenorrhea
the absence or cessation of the menstrual period is known as
amenorrhea
the Bethesda System for reporting the results of the Pap test includes
a detailed cytologic description of the results
the causative agent trichomoniasis is a
motile protozoan
the child’s genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to
prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen
the first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at
3 to 5 days
the function of a vaginal speculum is to
hold the walls of the vegina apart
the length of the needle used to administer an intramuscular injection to a child depends on
the size of the child
the most important use of grown charts is to
asses the child’s individual growth pattern
the newborn screening test does not screen for which of the following diseases?
cystic fibrosis
the purpose of a bimanual examination is to
determine the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries.
the resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins
immunity
the techniques used to interact with a child depends on
the age of the child
what can occur from the infection with a low-risk HPV
genital warts
what immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
what immunizations are included in a MMR injection
measles, mumps, rubella
what is included in a first trimester prenatal screening test?
blood test and ultrasound
what is the cause of most abnormal Pap test results?
infection or inflammation
what is the drug commonly used to treat vulvovaginal cadidiasis?
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
what is LMP?
the date of the first day of the last menstrual period.
what is the most common medical disorder of pregnancy?
hypertension
what is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?
5/8 to 1 inch
what is the normal range for the fetal pulse rate?
120 to 160 beats/min
what is the primary purpose of a Pap test?
detection of abnormal cells that may develop into cervical cancer.
what is the purpose of measuring head circumference?
what is the purpose of measuring head circumference?
to screen for microcephaly and nacroencephaly
what is the recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than 12 months of age?
anterior thigh
what is the term for a child into utero from the third month after conception to birth?
fetus
what is the term for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?
vaccine
what is the term for the dome shaped upper portion of the uterus between the fallopian tubes?
fundus
what is the term for the lower narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vegina?
cervix
what is the term for the permanent cessation of menstruation?
menopause
what is the term for the process of becoming immune through the use of a vaccine or toxoid?
active artificial immunization
which of the following may result in a falsely high pediatric blood pressure reading?
apprehension
which of the following is the preferred ACS cervical cancer screening recommendation for women between the ages of 30 and 65?
pap test plus an HPV test every 5 years
which of the following is not included in the first prenatal visit?
determine of the fetal presentation and position
which of the following is not an example of a sexually transmitted infection?
vulvovaginal candidiasis
which of the following is not a symptom of trichomoniasis?
lower abdominal pain
which of the following is not a characteristic of the Doppler fetal pulse detector?
the FHT can first be detected between 2 and 4 weeks of gestation
which of the following is not a characteristic of gonorrhea in a male?
enlargement of the prostate gland
which of the following is a symptom of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
thick, oderless, cottage cheese-like discharge
which of the following injection sites should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children?
vastus lateralis
which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?
the bladder of the cuff encircles 80% to 100% of the child’s arm
which of the following immunizations can be administered to a newborn?
hepatitis B
when might the length of the needle for a pediatric IM injection need to be decreased?
preterm infant
when is a pregnant woman tested for a group B Streptococcus?
35 to 37 weeks
when collecting a specimen for a Pap test, the ectocervical specimen can be obtained using
the S- shaped end of a cytospatula.
what preparation is required to examine Trichomonas vaginalis under the microscope?
the vaginal discharge is placed on a slide with a drop of isotonic saline
what is the term used to describe anything that increases an individual chance of developing a disease?
risk factor
what is the term used to describe a child between 1 and 3 years of age?
toddler
