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07 Pediatric Preventive and Age-Related Care Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 07 Pediatric Preventive and Age-Related Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Developmental milestones should guide conversations about a child’s development rather than be used by themselves to diagnose a condition.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Fill in the blank
1 point

To reduce the risk of botulism, avoid giving honey before the child reaches .

03
Choose one
1 point

Which sleep setup follows the recommended safe-sleep advice for an infant?

  1. A

    Place the infant on their side on a firm, flat surface with a fitted sheet.

  2. B

    Place the infant on their back on a firm, flat surface with a fitted sheet and no soft objects or loose bedding.

  3. C

    Place the infant on their back with a pillow and a light blanket.

  4. D

    Place the infant on their stomach on a firm surface when the room is cool.

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

When a child is developmentally ready, complementary foods are generally introduced at .

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: For infant sleep safety, room-sharing without bed-sharing is recommended, ideally through at least the first six months.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver asks when to turn a child’s car seat forward-facing. Which guidance is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Turn the child forward-facing as soon as they can sit upright without support.

  2. B

    Turn the child forward-facing when they reach their first birthday, regardless of seat limits.

  3. C

    Keep the child rear-facing until they reach the seat’s rear-facing height or weight limit.

  4. D

    Keep the child rear-facing until they can use a vehicle seat belt.

07
Written response
1 point

How often should children be encouraged to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste? Enter the number of times per day as a numeral.

08
Choose one
1 point

By what milestone should a child have an established dental home?

  1. A

    By the time the child starts school.

  2. B

    By the child’s first birthday.

  3. C

    When all primary teeth have erupted.

  4. D

    When the child can brush independently.

09
Choose all
1 point

Which actions are part of developmental surveillance during health-supervision visits? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Ask caregivers about the child’s skills, behavior, relationships, and any concerns.

  2. B

    Observe the child when appropriate.

  3. C

    Use a validated standardized tool as the defining feature of surveillance.

  4. D

    Consider information from other caregivers or educators.

10
Written response
1 point

Through what age should children ride in the back seat? Enter the age in years as a numeral.

11
Choose all
1 point

When planning routine preventive care, which uses of the current AAP Periodicity Schedule are appropriate? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Use it to guide recommended immunizations and age- or risk-based assessments.

  2. B

    Consider assessments such as vision, hearing, oral health, and psychosocial or behavioral concerns when indicated.

  3. C

    Use it to determine a diagnosis from one growth measurement.

  4. D

    Use it alongside the child’s history and circumstances when planning preventive care.

12
True or false
1 point

True or false: A child’s growth pattern should be interpreted using measurements over time together with the child’s history and overall health, rather than relying on a single measurement alone.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

13
Open ended
1 point

A caregiver tells the clinician that a toddler has lost a skill the child previously acquired. What should the clinician do next?

14
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver asks when to begin complementary foods for an infant who is approaching six months. Which guidance best reflects routine preventive nutrition advice?

  1. A

    Wait until the child is 12 months old before offering any foods besides milk.

  2. B

    Plan to introduce complementary foods around six months when the child is developmentally ready, while continuing breast milk or infant formula as appropriate.

  3. C

    Start complementary foods as soon as the child shows interest, regardless of age or developmental readiness.

  4. D

    Replace breast milk or infant formula with complementary foods as soon as they are introduced.

15
Written response
1 point

At what age, in months, may honey first be introduced according to the guidance to avoid it before 12 months? Enter the age as a number of months.

16
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver asks how to set up an infant’s sleep space for naps and nighttime sleep. Which recommendation is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Place the infant on the side for naps and on the back at night, with a soft blanket for warmth.

  2. B

    Place the infant on the back, but allow soft toys in the sleep area if they are kept away from the face.

  3. C

    Place the infant on the back for every sleep on a firm, flat surface with only a fitted sheet, keeping soft objects and loose bedding out.

  4. D

    Use a soft, inclined sleep surface to reduce the chance that the infant will move during sleep.

17
Choose one
1 point

A child is approaching the maximum rear-facing size for their car seat. What should the caregiver do next?

  1. A

    Turn the child forward-facing as soon as the child can sit independently.

  2. B

    Keep the child rear-facing until the restraint’s rear-facing height or weight limit is reached, then follow the seat instructions for the next stage.

  3. C

    Keep the child rear-facing until age 12, then move directly to an adult seat belt.

  4. D

    Use a forward-facing seat once the child outgrows the rear-facing height limit, regardless of the seat’s weight limit or instructions.

18
Written response
1 point

At which later age is autism-specific developmental screening recommended? Enter the age in months.

19
Choose one
1 point

At a routine visit, a child’s height percentile differs from the previous visit. How should the clinician interpret this finding?

  1. A

    Use the newest measurement alone to decide whether the child is growing normally.

  2. B

    Compare the child only with siblings, since growth patterns are primarily family-specific.

  3. C

    Treat a change in measurement as a problem without considering the child’s history or health.

  4. D

    Track measurements over time and interpret the pattern alongside the child’s history and overall health.

20
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver reports that a toddler has lost a skill the child previously used consistently. What is the best next step in preventive care?

  1. A

    Wait until the next routine visit, since developmental skills often disappear temporarily.

  2. B

    Use a milestone checklist to diagnose the cause before making a referral.

  3. C

    Discuss the change promptly, arrange further evaluation as indicated, and connect the family with early-intervention services when appropriate.

  4. D

    Reassure the family that screening at a later scheduled age will address the concern.