Potpourri!
Basic Care
Diseases
Mental Health
Unusual Cases
100
This is the strongest muscle in the body
What is the heart?
100
You can usually start using sun screen once your child is... a) 3 months old b) 6 months old c) 9 months old d) 12 months old
What is 6 months old?
100
This is a disease which is characterized by having fewer red blood cells than normal. It can be caused by a deficit in iron.
What is anemia?
100
This is how we see ourselves and how we feel about ourselves. It begins to be built as soon as we are born.
What is self-esteem?
100
Your 4 year old wakes up screaming and has his eyes open, but doesn't seem to recognize you. This lasts for 20 minutes, after which he falls back asleep and he doesn't remember anything in the morning. He likely had a... a) nightmare b) night terror c) seizure d) fever
What is a night terror?
200
This is the largest cause of death in children under the age of 5 years old
What is Pneumonia?
200
Snoring in children can be... a) normal b) cause by having small tonsils c) a sign of obstructive sleep apnea d) a and c
What is a and c?
200
This is a respiratory illness caused by an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It can be caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection.
What is bronchitis?
200
The most common fear is doing something in front of others in this disorder. It is more common in girls.
What is social anxiety disorder?
200
Your 2 year old wakes up in the middle of the night with trouble breathing and a cough that sounds like a barking seal. He likely has... a) Respiratory Syncytial Virus b) pneumonia c) croup d) whooping cough
What is whooping cough?
300
Name the formula for cellular respiration
What is glucose + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water + energy
300
Basic first aid for a burn includes... a) cooling the burn with butter b) cooling the burn with cold water c) cooling the burn with ice d) cooling the burn with ice water
What is cooling the burn with cold water?
300
This is a blood disorder where blood is not able to clot (stop bleeding) as well as it should. It can be caused by congenital defects, birth defects, inheritance, or important proteins missing from the blood.
What is hemophilia?
300
Hyperactivity-impulsivity, and _____ are the two categories of symptoms of ADHD
What is inattentive?
300
A usually healthy 16-year-old girl presents with left-side abdominal discomfort of 2 weeks' duration. Her last menstrual period was 3 weeks ago. Pelvic ultrasonography shows a fluid-filled cyst measuring 4.6 cm on the left ovary.
What is an ovarian cyst?
400
Name one the top childhood cancers
What is Leukemia, CNS tumors, Lymphoma, or Neuroblastoma
400
What are acceptable treatments for a child with fever? a) giving a fever reducer with Tylenol or Motrin b) a cold bath c) rubbing alcohol d) all of the above
What is giving a fever reducer with Tylenol or Motrin?
400
This disease is characterized by a sideways curving of the spine into a S-shape or a C-shape. It can be caused by injury, infection, disease, or birth defects.
What is scoliosis?
400
Characteristics: sudden, overwhelming period of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by four or more physical and cognitive symptoms characteristic of the fight/flight response
What are panic attacks?
400
A patient with symptoms and signs that include fever, sore throat, a "strawberry tongue, " and a sand paper rash. What is it?
What is scarlet fever?
500
Motivation theory which suggests five interdependent levels of basic human needs (motivators) that must be satisfied in a strict sequence starting with the lowest level.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
500
This is a simple assessment of how a baby is doing at birth, which helps determine whether your newborn is ready to meet the world without additional medical assistance. Your practitioner will do this quick evaluation one minute and five minutes after
What is the APGAR scale
500
This disease is the leading cause of heart disease in children. It causes swelling of blood vessels and can be caused by bacteria.
What is Kawasaki disease?
500
Disorders within this group have a 76% lifetime comorbidity rate with disorders in the same group and depression.
What are anxiety disorders?
500
A 16-year-old boy is brought to the office because he has had decreasing performance in school over the past six months. During this time, the patient has become more irritable and irresponsible, has changed his group of friends, and has had decreasing personal hygiene. He was previously a high-achieving student, but his grades have slipped to the extent that he is failing several courses. Which of the following disorders is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms? (A) Bipolar (B) Conduct (C) Major depressive (D) Persistent depressive (dysthymic) (E) Substance use (substance abuse)
What is substance abuse
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