Pediatrics

The first pediatric visit is scheduled at...

• 1 week after birth

• 3-5 days after birth

• 2 weeks after birth

• 2 months after birth

Which of the following immunizations can be given to a new born?

• MMR

• DTaP

• Heb B

• Polio

Assessment of blood pressure should start at what age?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

Measuring BP helps identify children at risk for developing...

• diabetes

• malnutrition

• juvenile arthritis

• hypertension

In which position is length measured?

• Fowlers

• supine

• standing

• sitting

Which is NOT a factor used to determine if a child is hypertensive?

• Gender

• Age

• Weight

• Height

Which is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?

• 1 inch to 2 inches

• 5/8 inch to 1 inch

• 1/2 inch to 1^1/2 inch

• 1/8 inch to 5/8 inch

The resistance the body has to pathogenic organism or their toxins is known as...

• inflammation

• contagious

• immunization

• immunity

The length of the needle used in the pediatric injection depends on...

• the child's age

• amount of medication

• the child's height

• the size of the child's thigh

Which is the preferred site to obtain a blood sample from a newborn?

• plantar surface of the foot

• lateral surface of the finger

• big toe

• deltoid muscle