MSN572 Peds Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
when assessing a 3 month old for developmental dysplasia of the hips, which one of the
following symptoms would be suspicious - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-limitation of abduction of the
affected extremity, shortening of the femur and positive Ortolanis sign
Exam of 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia is suspected. If DHH is present, it might
be evidenced by - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-limited abduction of the affected leg
Blue sclera, weak muscles, and increased joint flexibility during a newborn assessment may be
suggestive of: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-osteogenesis imperfecta
normal finding in the msk assessment of a 3 year old would be the presence of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-genu valgum
symptoms indicative of shaken baby syndrome are related to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
uncontrollable cerebral edema and hypoxia
when assessing a 3 year old african american child, the most likely cause of black, dusky mucous
membranes in related to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-cyanosis
findings would necessitate need for further evaluation in the newborn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
dusky cyanotic when crying
which of the following infants would be seen immediately by the NP - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-2
week old nasal congestion and rr 64 breaths/minute
, Screening for scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-observing the back while the child is bending
forward
when auscultating the apex of the heart in an 8 year old, the bell should be placed at the -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-5th intercostal space left to the MCL
less than 7yo heard at the 3rd or 4th intercostal space and lateral to the MCL
when attempting to elicit the moro reflex in a newborn, the NP identifies the absence of
movement in the left arm. next assessment would be to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-examine the
clavicle
assessment of 3 month old boy, incomplete descent of the left testicle into the scrotum is
noted. the NP understands that - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-testes should descend by 6 months old
assessing preschoolers mouth, number of deciduous teeth - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-16-20
examining the scrotum in a young male child, test the cremasteric reflex by - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-scratching the medial aspect of the thigh
which of the following statements made by a parent would alert the NP to suspect autism -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-seems to be speaking less and less
which one of the following pt positions would be least beneficial to examine the genitals of a
young female child - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-child sit cross legged on the table
disparity between the brachial and femoral pulses in a 4 month old could indicate - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-coarctation of the aorta (COA)
Correct Answers
when assessing a 3 month old for developmental dysplasia of the hips, which one of the
following symptoms would be suspicious - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-limitation of abduction of the
affected extremity, shortening of the femur and positive Ortolanis sign
Exam of 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia is suspected. If DHH is present, it might
be evidenced by - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-limited abduction of the affected leg
Blue sclera, weak muscles, and increased joint flexibility during a newborn assessment may be
suggestive of: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-osteogenesis imperfecta
normal finding in the msk assessment of a 3 year old would be the presence of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-genu valgum
symptoms indicative of shaken baby syndrome are related to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
uncontrollable cerebral edema and hypoxia
when assessing a 3 year old african american child, the most likely cause of black, dusky mucous
membranes in related to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-cyanosis
findings would necessitate need for further evaluation in the newborn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
dusky cyanotic when crying
which of the following infants would be seen immediately by the NP - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-2
week old nasal congestion and rr 64 breaths/minute
, Screening for scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-observing the back while the child is bending
forward
when auscultating the apex of the heart in an 8 year old, the bell should be placed at the -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-5th intercostal space left to the MCL
less than 7yo heard at the 3rd or 4th intercostal space and lateral to the MCL
when attempting to elicit the moro reflex in a newborn, the NP identifies the absence of
movement in the left arm. next assessment would be to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-examine the
clavicle
assessment of 3 month old boy, incomplete descent of the left testicle into the scrotum is
noted. the NP understands that - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-testes should descend by 6 months old
assessing preschoolers mouth, number of deciduous teeth - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-16-20
examining the scrotum in a young male child, test the cremasteric reflex by - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-scratching the medial aspect of the thigh
which of the following statements made by a parent would alert the NP to suspect autism -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-seems to be speaking less and less
which one of the following pt positions would be least beneficial to examine the genitals of a
young female child - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-child sit cross legged on the table
disparity between the brachial and femoral pulses in a 4 month old could indicate - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-coarctation of the aorta (COA)
