PEDS MIDTERM 6541 EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
PEDS MIDTERM 6541 EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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You see a young child who has tripled her birth weight and looks for hidden
objects. When given blocks, she places one in each hand. She has a fine pincer
grasp. On the floor, she walks around holding objects and is trying to take
independent steps. This child is most likely how old? - Correct Answer-12 months
Sally, age 4, presents to the office with her mother for a well-child visit. To assess
for age-appropriate fine motor skills, what activity would you ask her to perform?
- Correct Answer-Cut on a line with scissors
Which adolescent would be at greatest risk for developing anorexia nervosa? -
Correct Answer-14-year-old female gymnast
Which of the following injuries is most likely to be caused by abuse of a toddler? -
Correct Answer-A displaced posterior rib fracture.
You see a 3-year-old for a well-child visit. His mother informs you that potty
training has been very easy because he "has an amazing internal clock. He falls
asleep, gets hungry, and has bowel movements at the same time every day." This
describes which aspect of temperament? - Correct Answer-Rhythmicity
Which of the following statements regarding adolescent substance use is true? -
Correct Answer-Tobacco is the most commonly abused substance during
adolescence.
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, PEDS MIDTERM 6541 EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
You see a 4-year-old for a well-child visit. He has received four diphtheria, tetanus,
and acellular pertussis vaccines (DTaP); three injected polio vaccines (IPV); one
measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR); one varicella vaccine; and two
hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccines. What do you order today? - Correct Answer-DTaP,
IPV, MMR, and Varivax
The parents of a 7-year-old are concerned their son does not want to attend
school. Which of the historical findings are not usually associated with the
diagnosis of school phobia? - Correct Answer-Chronic medical illness
Chelsea, age 8, complains that she feels as if something is stuck in her ear. What
action is contraindicated? - Correct Answer-Flushing the ear with water
You see a 7-year-old with complaints of "having accidents at night." Physical exam
and history are unremarkable. Urinalysis, urine culture, and specific gravity are
normal. His parents ask about the best treatment for this problem. The best
response is - Correct Answer-Fluid restriction and voiding prior to the night may
be effective
You are doing a kindergarten physical on a 5-year-old girl. Which of the following
scenarios would suggest the child is not ready to start kindergarten in the fall? -
Correct Answer-Counts to 4 and draws a person with three parts.
Upon eye examination of a newborn, you note inner canthal folds and Brushfield
spots. What do you suspect? - Correct Answer-Down syndrome
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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? - Correct Answer-9 months
Mark, a 10-year-old, has a lot of ear pain. He does not want anyone to touch it
and is crying in pain. The ear canal is swollen and exudate is present. The TM is
normal. What is the proper management for his patient? - Correct Answer-Topical
Fluoroquinolone
The diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder include all of the following
except - Correct Answer-Tolerance of flexibility with
routines
Luke, a 17-month-old, failed treatment with amoxicillin for otitis media. At the
twoweek recheck, his TM was still erythematous and you cannot see the
landmarks. He has persistent nasal congestion, he is not sleeping at night, and he
has a 101°F fever. What is the next best step for Luke? - Correct Answer-A 10 day
course of Augmentin
Which of the following would not suggest an eating disorder with a purging
component? - Correct Answer-Diarrhea
Role-play with equipment during the course of the physical exam would be the
most beneficial with which age group? - Correct Answer-Preschoolers
While assessing the skin of an infant, you note cafe-au-lait spots. Which disease
should be ruled out? - Correct Answer-Neurofibromatosis
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PEDS MIDTERM 6541 EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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You see a young child who has tripled her birth weight and looks for hidden
objects. When given blocks, she places one in each hand. She has a fine pincer
grasp. On the floor, she walks around holding objects and is trying to take
independent steps. This child is most likely how old? - Correct Answer-12 months
Sally, age 4, presents to the office with her mother for a well-child visit. To assess
for age-appropriate fine motor skills, what activity would you ask her to perform?
- Correct Answer-Cut on a line with scissors
Which adolescent would be at greatest risk for developing anorexia nervosa? -
Correct Answer-14-year-old female gymnast
Which of the following injuries is most likely to be caused by abuse of a toddler? -
Correct Answer-A displaced posterior rib fracture.
You see a 3-year-old for a well-child visit. His mother informs you that potty
training has been very easy because he "has an amazing internal clock. He falls
asleep, gets hungry, and has bowel movements at the same time every day." This
describes which aspect of temperament? - Correct Answer-Rhythmicity
Which of the following statements regarding adolescent substance use is true? -
Correct Answer-Tobacco is the most commonly abused substance during
adolescence.
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, PEDS MIDTERM 6541 EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
You see a 4-year-old for a well-child visit. He has received four diphtheria, tetanus,
and acellular pertussis vaccines (DTaP); three injected polio vaccines (IPV); one
measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR); one varicella vaccine; and two
hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccines. What do you order today? - Correct Answer-DTaP,
IPV, MMR, and Varivax
The parents of a 7-year-old are concerned their son does not want to attend
school. Which of the historical findings are not usually associated with the
diagnosis of school phobia? - Correct Answer-Chronic medical illness
Chelsea, age 8, complains that she feels as if something is stuck in her ear. What
action is contraindicated? - Correct Answer-Flushing the ear with water
You see a 7-year-old with complaints of "having accidents at night." Physical exam
and history are unremarkable. Urinalysis, urine culture, and specific gravity are
normal. His parents ask about the best treatment for this problem. The best
response is - Correct Answer-Fluid restriction and voiding prior to the night may
be effective
You are doing a kindergarten physical on a 5-year-old girl. Which of the following
scenarios would suggest the child is not ready to start kindergarten in the fall? -
Correct Answer-Counts to 4 and draws a person with three parts.
Upon eye examination of a newborn, you note inner canthal folds and Brushfield
spots. What do you suspect? - Correct Answer-Down syndrome
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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? - Correct Answer-9 months
Mark, a 10-year-old, has a lot of ear pain. He does not want anyone to touch it
and is crying in pain. The ear canal is swollen and exudate is present. The TM is
normal. What is the proper management for his patient? - Correct Answer-Topical
Fluoroquinolone
The diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder include all of the following
except - Correct Answer-Tolerance of flexibility with
routines
Luke, a 17-month-old, failed treatment with amoxicillin for otitis media. At the
twoweek recheck, his TM was still erythematous and you cannot see the
landmarks. He has persistent nasal congestion, he is not sleeping at night, and he
has a 101°F fever. What is the next best step for Luke? - Correct Answer-A 10 day
course of Augmentin
Which of the following would not suggest an eating disorder with a purging
component? - Correct Answer-Diarrhea
Role-play with equipment during the course of the physical exam would be the
most beneficial with which age group? - Correct Answer-Preschoolers
While assessing the skin of an infant, you note cafe-au-lait spots. Which disease
should be ruled out? - Correct Answer-Neurofibromatosis
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