Pediatric Health and Development Quiz

<p>Children have a more mature immune system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>97.9°F - 100.4°F (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>75-118 bpm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infants and children have a higher metabolism and absorption rate than adults (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90-160 bpm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children's mental and emotional capabilities are more egocentric and concrete. (B), Children have limited concentration spans. (E), Children are more likely to be driven by emotions than logic. (F), Children's brains are less developed than adults. (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children have different environmental exposures compared to adults. (B), Children may not understand how to keep themselves safe. (F), Children have a higher risk of injury from activities like playing outside or using toys. (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influenza (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children's bones are still growing and developing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Caries (B), Obesity (C), Cystic Fibrosis (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows doctors to adjust medication dosages based on the child's age and weight. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand the overall health of a population and identify trends. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Periods in a child's development where certain skills are easier to learn. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endocrine system function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>11-13 years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Larger body surface area (BSA) in children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their airways are smaller and more prone to collapse. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pediatrics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>22-24 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geriatric Medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pediatrics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immunization helps to prevent disease and promote overall health in children. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pediatric care encompasses a broad range of services, including preventive health measures, disease diagnosis, and treatment, and addressing children's overall well-being. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proper nutrition contributes to healthy growth and development, disease prevention, and overall well-being in children. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geriatric Psychiatry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pediatric patients require a different approach and specialized knowledge due to their unique physiological and developmental characteristics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immunization (B), Nutrition (C), Growth &amp; Development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neonates have lower drug clearance due to the immaturity in their renal system, resulting in longer time to reach peak concentration of a drug in their blood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced GI motility leads to a slower absorption, increasing the time to reach peak concentration of the drug. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weight-based dosing ensures the correct proportion of drug to body mass, leading to optimal therapeutic effects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited clinical trial data and lack of standardized guidance for dosing often lead to the use of off-label medications in children. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thinner, moister skin and greater cutaneous perfusion increase the absorption of topical medications. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased water volume leads to a decreased concentration of water-soluble drugs in the blood. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pediatric patients often require higher doses of medication than adults. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effectiveness of public policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The decline in infant mortality rates suggests that public health initiatives have been successful. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of infant deaths in New Mexico due to assault was higher than in the US overall. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parents may refuse medical treatment for their children due to religious beliefs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To highlight the significance of statistics in understanding and improving public health. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a snapshot of the infant mortality rates over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maternal and infant mortality rates directly reflect the overall health of the population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical specialty focused on the health of children from birth to young adulthood.

Various branches within pediatrics specializing in specific areas of child health.

A subspecialty focusing on the health care of adolescents aged 11 to 21.

A subspecialty addressing healthcare needs related to child abuse and neglect.

Specialized care for critically ill children, often in a hospital setting.

A field focusing on proper dietary needs of infants, children, and adolescents.

The essential skill of effectively interacting with children and their families about health.

Issues pertaining to the rights, responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas in pediatric care.

A newborn baby aged 0-28 days.

A baby aged 1 month to 1 year.

A child aged 1-3 years.

A child aged 3-5 years.

The period between 11-21 years of age.

History-taking with a focus on developmental and social factors.

An assessment that considers age and condition specificities.

Variations in body systems between children and adults.

The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in children.

The movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract, which can be reduced in pediatric patients.

The process of drug absorption through the skin, which is increased in children due to thinner skin.

The proportion of a drug that enters circulation and is available for the body to use, which can be erratic in children.

A method of calculating medication doses based on a child's weight, necessary for pediatric patients.

The rate at which a drug is removed from the body by the kidneys, which varies with age.

Research studies often limited in scope for pediatric medications, leading to off-label drug use.

Normal laboratory values for children that differ from adults, influencing medication decisions.

Variations in mental and emotional capabilities by age, such as egocentric thinking.

The central nervous system continues to develop throughout adolescence, affecting abilities.

Critical phases during which developmental milestones are best achieved.

Certain illnesses prevalent or exclusive to children, like RSV and roseola.

Short-term illnesses commonly seen in pediatrics, like the cold or ear infections.

Long-lasting diseases affecting children, such as asthma and diabetes.

Children face different risks in their environments compared to adults, like more outdoor time.

Infants and children metabolize medications differently than adults, impacting treatment.

Essential indicators reflecting the health of a nation, quantifying maternal and infant deaths.

The number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Infant deaths within the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Infant deaths from 28 days to 1 year per 1,000 live births.

Guidelines shaped by data on maternal and infant mortality to improve healthcare policies.

Differences in health outcomes linked to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

The unexplained death of an infant, typically during sleep, within the first year.

Birth defects that occur during fetal development leading to structural abnormalities.

Normal BP for neonates (0-1 month) is 39-84/16-53 mmHg.

Infants (1-12 months) have a respiratory rate of 30-53 bpm.

Toddlers (1-2 years) have an awake heart rate of 98-140 bpm.

Preschoolers (3-5 years) have BP of 89-112/46-72 mmHg.

School-age children (6-11 years) have a respiratory rate of 18-25 bpm.

Adolescents (12-15 years) have a sleep heart rate of 50-90 bpm.

Pediatric patients have a higher metabolism and absorption rate than adults.

Children have an immature immune system and require more care.