PEDIATRICS D119 WGU EXAM FULLY SOLVED & UPDATED
2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
testing for lead levels - ANSWER-Erythrocyte protoporphyrin
Fussy baby - ANSWER-two month old
knows moms voice - ANSWER-2 months
CAST - ANSWER-a screening for autism Child Autism Spectrum Test
sibling rivalry age - ANSWER-kindergarten
walking age - ANSWER-12 months-18
double birth weight - ANSWER-6 months
tanner - ANSWER-tool for assessing level of puberty
17 yr old vaccine - ANSWER-menningococcal
HEEADSSS - ANSWER-patient safety adolescent
stranger anxiety - ANSWER-12-16 months and <3 yrs old. mostly 9 mos
macronutrients - ANSWER-carbs 40-65
fats 25-35
protein 5-30
sexual curiosity 12 yr old - ANSWER-normal behavior
if pt got vaccine early due to exposure - ANSWER-be sure to give it again at routine time
hep A - ANSWER-poop
hep B - ANSWER-blood
non nutritive sucking - ANSWER-The sucking by newborns and young infants on items that do
not provide fluid or nutrition. (comfort)
Acute Rheumatic Fever with carditis - ANSWER-prevents people from participtating in sports
50 th percentile of weight and height - ANSWER-need more calories
3-5 yr old sleep needed - ANSWER-12 hrs
,2 yr old sleep needed - ANSWER-11 hrs
5-11 yr old sleep needed - ANSWER-11 hrs
adolscent sleep needed - ANSWER-9 hrs
Painful tragus indicates: - ANSWER-external ear infection otitis externa swimmers ear
treating swimmers ear - ANSWER-antibiotic drops
otitis media - ANSWER-fever, tympanic membrane bulging
chemo to the brain can cause - ANSWER-endocrinological problems
upper abdominal pain increased WBC - ANSWER-leukemia
abdominal distention, fatigue, fever, - ANSWER-signs of neuroblastoma
beta thalassemia - ANSWER-causes anemia, lump in abdomen, need blood transfusions
child with slightly enlarged liver - ANSWER-could be due to heart condition
inspiratory strider increased WBC, purulent sputum - ANSWER-laryngotracheobronchitis
cyclic vomiting syndrome - ANSWER-chronic condition of recurring cycles that can last for hours
or days
intussusception signs - ANSWER-telescoping of a segment of the intestine
loud crying that comes and goes blood in stool
gastroenteritis - ANSWER-inflammation of the stomach and intestines diarhea and vomiting,
tachycardia, slight fever, main complication is dehydration
scrotal swelling nausea, vomiting, fever, dysuria, painful - ANSWER-epididymitis
Prehn sign - ANSWER-pain relieved when you raise up the scrotum
nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER-loss of large amounts of plasma protein SWELLING in feet
Tietze syndrome - ANSWER-costochondritis + palpable edema, tender chest at sternocostal
cartilage
Chorea - ANSWER-uncontrollable jerky movements of the childs toes and fingers
CHAT - ANSWER-check for autism in toddlers
cooking utensils that are pottery - ANSWER-can cause developmental delays
16 yr old - ANSWER-should have objective thoughts
, Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER-overactive thyroid condition
cellulitis - ANSWER-fever and prorbital swelling go to ER
Viral conjunctivitis - ANSWER-adenovirus; highly contagious**
swimming pools - epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
*erythema, copious watery discharge
tx: eye lavage with normal saline BID x7-14 days/vasoconstrictor-antihistamine drops
Bacterial conjunctivitis - ANSWER-pinkeye; very contagious
impetigo - ANSWER-crust
stomach issues - ANSWER-keep food diary
Thalassemia - ANSWER-treatment is blood transfusions passed from a parent to a child
Split S2 heart sound - ANSWER-atrial septic defect
appendicitis - ANSWER-pain near belly button& moves to the right. n/v, poor appetite, fever,
chills
pyloric stenosis - ANSWER-narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
forceful vomiting, dehydration, always hungry, lump in abdomen wt loss failure to thrive ,, olive
shaped mass,,,diagnosed by 12 weeks
GERD - ANSWER-spitting up beyond 1 yr old, choking or wheezing, irritable inconsolable crying
after eating
hydrocele - ANSWER-scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
painless, ultrasound needed, swollen testicle, in newborns goes away by 1 yr old
testicular torsion - ANSWER-twisting of the spermatic cord pinch the inside of the thigh to see if
testicle contracts
superficial partial thickness burn - ANSWER-Involves the epidermis and the upper portion of the
dermis. Involved area may be extremely painful and exhibit blisters. Healing occurs with
minimal to no scarring in 5-21 days.
vegetarian diets - ANSWER-lack Vit B12 and zinc
2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
testing for lead levels - ANSWER-Erythrocyte protoporphyrin
Fussy baby - ANSWER-two month old
knows moms voice - ANSWER-2 months
CAST - ANSWER-a screening for autism Child Autism Spectrum Test
sibling rivalry age - ANSWER-kindergarten
walking age - ANSWER-12 months-18
double birth weight - ANSWER-6 months
tanner - ANSWER-tool for assessing level of puberty
17 yr old vaccine - ANSWER-menningococcal
HEEADSSS - ANSWER-patient safety adolescent
stranger anxiety - ANSWER-12-16 months and <3 yrs old. mostly 9 mos
macronutrients - ANSWER-carbs 40-65
fats 25-35
protein 5-30
sexual curiosity 12 yr old - ANSWER-normal behavior
if pt got vaccine early due to exposure - ANSWER-be sure to give it again at routine time
hep A - ANSWER-poop
hep B - ANSWER-blood
non nutritive sucking - ANSWER-The sucking by newborns and young infants on items that do
not provide fluid or nutrition. (comfort)
Acute Rheumatic Fever with carditis - ANSWER-prevents people from participtating in sports
50 th percentile of weight and height - ANSWER-need more calories
3-5 yr old sleep needed - ANSWER-12 hrs
,2 yr old sleep needed - ANSWER-11 hrs
5-11 yr old sleep needed - ANSWER-11 hrs
adolscent sleep needed - ANSWER-9 hrs
Painful tragus indicates: - ANSWER-external ear infection otitis externa swimmers ear
treating swimmers ear - ANSWER-antibiotic drops
otitis media - ANSWER-fever, tympanic membrane bulging
chemo to the brain can cause - ANSWER-endocrinological problems
upper abdominal pain increased WBC - ANSWER-leukemia
abdominal distention, fatigue, fever, - ANSWER-signs of neuroblastoma
beta thalassemia - ANSWER-causes anemia, lump in abdomen, need blood transfusions
child with slightly enlarged liver - ANSWER-could be due to heart condition
inspiratory strider increased WBC, purulent sputum - ANSWER-laryngotracheobronchitis
cyclic vomiting syndrome - ANSWER-chronic condition of recurring cycles that can last for hours
or days
intussusception signs - ANSWER-telescoping of a segment of the intestine
loud crying that comes and goes blood in stool
gastroenteritis - ANSWER-inflammation of the stomach and intestines diarhea and vomiting,
tachycardia, slight fever, main complication is dehydration
scrotal swelling nausea, vomiting, fever, dysuria, painful - ANSWER-epididymitis
Prehn sign - ANSWER-pain relieved when you raise up the scrotum
nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER-loss of large amounts of plasma protein SWELLING in feet
Tietze syndrome - ANSWER-costochondritis + palpable edema, tender chest at sternocostal
cartilage
Chorea - ANSWER-uncontrollable jerky movements of the childs toes and fingers
CHAT - ANSWER-check for autism in toddlers
cooking utensils that are pottery - ANSWER-can cause developmental delays
16 yr old - ANSWER-should have objective thoughts
, Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER-overactive thyroid condition
cellulitis - ANSWER-fever and prorbital swelling go to ER
Viral conjunctivitis - ANSWER-adenovirus; highly contagious**
swimming pools - epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
*erythema, copious watery discharge
tx: eye lavage with normal saline BID x7-14 days/vasoconstrictor-antihistamine drops
Bacterial conjunctivitis - ANSWER-pinkeye; very contagious
impetigo - ANSWER-crust
stomach issues - ANSWER-keep food diary
Thalassemia - ANSWER-treatment is blood transfusions passed from a parent to a child
Split S2 heart sound - ANSWER-atrial septic defect
appendicitis - ANSWER-pain near belly button& moves to the right. n/v, poor appetite, fever,
chills
pyloric stenosis - ANSWER-narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
forceful vomiting, dehydration, always hungry, lump in abdomen wt loss failure to thrive ,, olive
shaped mass,,,diagnosed by 12 weeks
GERD - ANSWER-spitting up beyond 1 yr old, choking or wheezing, irritable inconsolable crying
after eating
hydrocele - ANSWER-scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
painless, ultrasound needed, swollen testicle, in newborns goes away by 1 yr old
testicular torsion - ANSWER-twisting of the spermatic cord pinch the inside of the thigh to see if
testicle contracts
superficial partial thickness burn - ANSWER-Involves the epidermis and the upper portion of the
dermis. Involved area may be extremely painful and exhibit blisters. Healing occurs with
minimal to no scarring in 5-21 days.
vegetarian diets - ANSWER-lack Vit B12 and zinc
