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1). A 13-month-old child is noted to be at the 25th percentile for weight, the 10th percentile for
height, and less than the 5th percentile for head circumference. she was born at term. she
was noted to have a small head at birth, to be developmentally delayed throughout her life,
and to have required cataract surgery shortly after birth. she currently takes phenobarbital
for seizures. which of the following would most likely explain this child's small size?
a. congenital cytomegalovirus
infection
b. down syndrome
c. glycogen storage disease type ii
d. congenital
e. craniopharyngioma
Ans: a. Congenital cytomegalovirus
infection
2). You receive a phone call from the mother of a 2-vear-old. she states her child has sleep
refusal. you suggest that the child should be able to:
a. set his own bedtime based on his internal clock.
b. protest when he goes to bed, but the parents should not pick him up or give him any
attention
c. put himselt to sleep somewhere other than his own bed and the parents should move him
to the bed once he is asleep.
d. make multiple requests. but the parents should only respond to every third request.
Ans: a. set his own bedtime based on his internal clock.
3). I like to use my pincer grasp that involves the ability to pick up a small object such as a
raisin or piece of cereal with the thumb and forefinger, and that is mastered around what
age?
Ans: 9 months
4). I can walk well on tiptoes, my speech is 50% understandable, i know six body parts, but i
cannot balance on one foot for 1 second. i am:
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, a.2 years old (24months)
b.2½ years old (30months)
c.3 years old (36months)
d.4 years old
Ans: b. 2 1/2 years old
5). The first sign of the onset of female puberty is usually:
a. sparsely distributed fine, pale public hair
b. breast buds
c. menarche
d. peak height growth velocity
Ans: B. Breast buds
6). A mother of a 6-month-old asks you about normal sleep patterns for an infant this age. the
best response is.
a. 10 hours at night and 1-2 hours during the day
b. 10 hours at night and 3-4 hours during the day
c. 10 hours at night and 5-6 hours during the day
d. 8 hours at night and 4-5 during the day
Ans: b. 10 hours at night and 3-4 hours during the day
7). Which of the following screenings should adolescents have done annually?
a. psychosocial screening, blood pressure, body mass index
b. blood pressure, hemoglobin, complete physical exam
c. complete physical exam, psychosocial screening,drug testing
d. psychosocial screening, cholesterol screening, blood pressure
Ans: a. Psychosocial screening, blood pressure screening, body mass index
8). Blood pressure should be measured at well-child visits starting at age:
a. 2 yo
b. 3 yo
c. 4 yo
d. 5 yo
Ans: b. 3 yo
9). Appropriate anticipatory guidance for the parents of an 8-year-old girl includes
a. preparation for an increase in nervous mannerisms and restless activity
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