Quiz 5 Chapters 8 & 9 Flashcards
Infants are measured in the _______position?
Recumbent
What does the acronym BSE stand for?
Breast Self-Examination
How often should you examine your breasts?
Once a month
What is the best method of evaluating the progress of a child?
Growth Measurements
Average gestation lasts about_____days or_____weeks?
280 days or 40 weeks
Toddlers are ____ to _____ years old.
1 to 3
What is the absence or cessation of the menstrual period?
Amenorrhea
The head circumference of a newborn ranges from?
32-38 cm or 12.5-15 in
The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the reproductive organs of women is?
Gynecology
True or False: Pediatric blood pressure depends on age, height, and gender?
True
What is inspected for swelling, ulceration, and redness?
Vulva
A child from birth to 12 months is an_____?
Infant
True or False: the patient should be instructed to schedule her Pap test 10 to 20 days after the first day of her menstrual period.
True
True or False: the gluteal site is not dangerous and can be used for an infant or young child.
False
When should the first Pap test be done?
Beginning within 3 years after having sexual intercourse or age 21.
How should an infant be lifted?
In a manner that is safe and comfortable.
Anything that increases an individual’s chance of developing a disease is called____?
Risk factors
The 2 categories of pediatrics patient visits are called_____and______.
Well child and sick child
______is the most frequently reported and fastest spreading sexually transmitted disease in the US.
Chlamydia
______is a physician who specializes in pediatrics?
Pediatrician
_______is the resistance of the body to the effects of a harmful agent, such as pathogenic microorganisms and it’s toxins.
Immunity
______is pain that is associated with the menstrual period.
Dysmenorrhea
The expected date of delivery (EDD) can be determined by:
Nagele’s rule
Gestation calculator
A poisonous substance produced by a bacterium treated by heat or chemical, and administered to a person to prevent an infectious disease is called:
Toxoid
The purpose of the pelvic examination is to_______and detect the presence of disease.
Assess the size, shape, and location of the reproductive organs.
What site is recommended for injections of infants and young children?
Vastus Lateralis muscle
What are the 7 categories included in the cytology report?
General information Date & Time of collection Collection method Source of specimen Collection Technique Patient History Previous Treatment
True or False: the gauge and the length of the needle used for intramuscular injections depends on the consistency of the medication administered and the size of the child.
True
The gynecologic examination is frequently and routinely performed in the medical office and generally includes a______ and _____examination.
Breast and Pelvic examination
Menopause usually occurs between the ages of__________?
45 & 55
Why is the initial prenatal examination of particular importance?
Results in the confirmation of pregnancy and establishes a baseline for the women’s state of health.
True or False: you should avoid sudden movements, abrupt noises and limit the number of strangers in the room when working with an infant ages birth to 1 year.
True
