01
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1 point
A young child becomes anxious when approached for an examination. Which approach best supports a developmentally appropriate assessment?
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3 Pediatric Health Assessment Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Pediatric Health Assessment, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
A positive result on a pediatric screening test is, by itself, a diagnosis.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Written response
1 point
Which observational pain tool may help assess a young or nonverbal child?
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
When clarifying a current problem, ask what makes the symptom better or worse () and what occurs alongside it ().
05
Choose one
1 point
Which growth reference should be used for a 20-month-old child in the United States?
- A
WHO growth standards
- B
CDC growth charts
- C
Use either system interchangeably at every age
- D
Do not use a growth chart until age 2
06
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1 point
Which topics should be added to the usual health history for an adolescent? Select all that apply.
- A
Mood
- B
Relationships
- C
Whether the adolescent has begun school
- D
Sexual health
- E
Substance use
- F
Safety
- G
Future plans
07
True or false
1 point
If a vital-sign reading is unexpected but the child is stable, repeat the measurement before acting on it.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
What Celsius temperature is the threshold for prompt medical evaluation in an infant 3 months old or younger when measured rectally?
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
Standardized developmental screening is recommended at , , and months.
10
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1 point
Which topics may be included in a pediatric safety assessment? Select all that apply.
- A
Safe sleep for infants
- B
Car seats, seat belts, and helmets
- C
A child’s preferred school subject
- D
Water safety
- E
Medicines and other poisons
- F
The caregiver’s preferred appointment time
11
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1 point
A 6-year-old without a specified blood-pressure risk factor attends a routine health visit. Which measurement schedule is recommended?
- A
Measure blood pressure only when the child reports symptoms.
- B
Measure blood pressure at every encounter for every child, regardless of age or risk.
- C
Measure blood pressure annually; measure at every encounter if the child has a specified risk factor.
- D
Do not measure blood pressure until adolescence.
12
True or false
1 point
A normal physical examination means no follow-up is needed for a concerning history or screening result.
- A
True
- B
False
13
Choose one
1 point
A caregiver reports a developmental concern in a child who is not currently at a recommended screening age. What is the best next step?
- A
Wait until the next age on the screening schedule before taking action.
- B
Assess the concern rather than waiting for a scheduled screen.
- C
Dismiss the concern if the most recent screen was negative.
- D
Repeat the same screen at every visit without considering the concern.
14
Open ended
1 point
A child being assessed has severe difficulty breathing. Explain how this finding should affect the urgency of the response and follow-up plan.
15
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1 point
When assessing a child’s growth, how should plotted measurements be interpreted?
- A
Interpret the pattern over time in light of the child’s history.
- B
Rely on the most recent measurement alone.
- C
Interpret each measurement without considering the child’s history.
- D
Change measurement technique at each visit to account for growth.
16
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1 point
A young child is anxious about an examination. Which approach best supports a developmentally appropriate assessment?
- A
Begin with the most uncomfortable steps so the child gets them over with.
- B
Use play or demonstration and do less distressing steps before uncomfortable ones.
- C
Avoid telling the child before touching or using equipment so they do not become anxious.
- D
Examine every young child separately from their caregiver.
17
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1 point
During a routine visit, an adolescent is accompanied by a caregiver. Which approach is appropriate for discussing sensitive health topics?
- A
Keep the caregiver present throughout and direct every question to them.
- B
Promise the adolescent that everything they share will remain confidential in all circumstances.
- C
Offer private time, explain confidentiality and its limits, and follow applicable law and clinical policy.
- D
Ask sensitive questions only if the caregiver first requests them.
18
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1 point
A clinician is discussing safety with a family during a pediatric visit. Which approach is most appropriate?
- A
Ask about relevant safety concerns in a neutral, nonjudgmental way and tailor guidance to the child and family.
- B
Ask about safety only when the clinician already has evidence that something is wrong.
- C
Use the same safety guidance for every child, regardless of age or circumstances.
- D
Avoid asking about safety at home or school unless the child raises it first.
19
Written response
1 point
In the FLACC pain-assessment tool, what does the final C stand for?
20
Written response
1 point
At what age does AAP guidance recommend beginning annual blood-pressure measurement for children? Enter the age in years.