Pediatric Growth Patterns
During which period in a child's life is weight gain the fastest in proportion to the child's total weight?
The first 6 months of the child's life.
In which illness or condition are dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance of particular concern (the disorder occurs in children)?
Diarrhea; The colon is unable to absorb fluids and electrolytes.
What method of evaluation is used to detect microcephaly?
Measurement of the head circumference.
Which of the following disorders is associated with aging?
Constipation, Diarrhea, Hematuria, Asthma
Constipation.
Tetanus is part of which immunization?
DTaP.
Routine head circumference measurement is recommended for children until age:
3 years of age.
Failure to thrive may be diagnosed if the child:
Has cystic fibrosis, a problem exists with the parent-child relationship, or the child is below the 3rd percentile for weight.
Which of the following is commonly recommended for children with pediatric diarrhea and/or dehydration?
Pedialyte or Infalyte in small amounts.
A thickening and clouding of the lens of the eye:
Cataract.
How is the Hep B and pneumococcal immunization administered?
Intramuscularly (IM).
When is skeletal growth in girls complete?
Between ages 15 and 16 (when the growth plates of the long bones of the extremities have fused completely).
What is the best method for preventing Reye's syndrome?
Children with viral infections should NOT be given Aspirin products.
Antibiotic treatment recommendations for children with non-severe symptoms of otitis media include...
Antibiotic prescriptions should be delayed for 48 to 72 hours.
The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis:
Weight-bearing exercises
Fosamax and Calcitonin
The varicella vaccine is usually administered to children in which age-group?
12 to 18 months of age.
By age 3, a child's vocabulary consists of about how many words?
More than 2000 words.
Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from chronic:
Otitis media (middle ear infection).
The APGAR scoring system that is performed after delivery evaluates which clinical signs?
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration.
The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the buildup of:
Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
What are some vaccine responses that should be reported to the physician immediately?
High fever, swelling at the site of injection, urticaria and breathing difficulties, severe headache and convulsions.
A child's head circumference should be measured to the closest ___ inch.
1/4 of an inch.
Colic in infants is most often characterized by what symptoms?
Mild abdominal distress and crying.
What pain scale is used for young patients who are able to communicate?
Wong-Baker FACES pain scale.
Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because:
The kidneys require more water to excrete the same amount of waste.
At what age should the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination initially be given?
1st dose - 12 to 15 months
2nd dose - 4 to 6 years