OB/PEDS/Geriatrics

Aging patients with hearing loss also have problems with depression.

When communicating with a child, it is ok to lie about medical procedures

Prenatal history include menstrual history and contraceptive history of the mother

Develops hypertension, swelling of the face and hands and sudden weight gain during pregnancy

Cells for a maturation index are collected from:

Forms of hormonal birth control include

Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed with a pap test.

Measurement used as a guideline for fetal growth

Geriatrics the field of medicine specialize in diagnosis / treatment of patients over age ___

When using the liquid-based method for the collection of a specimen for a pap test, which of the following is used?

The # of births after 20 weeks gestation regardless of whether infant was born dead or alive

_____________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.

On a growth chart the MA would include

Ensuring the safety of infants and children is of prime importance in the pediatric office

When communicating with a pediatric patient

Myringotomy may be required when a child suffers from chronic

Fundal height is one of the measurements taken to determine the size of the baby.

Which of the following would be included on all female patients when gathering a detailed gynecologic history:

Reduced fluid intake in an older adult can lead to

Another name for chickenpox is

What is normal fetal heart rate

A newborn’s respiratory rate should be around 20 breaths per minute.

Infants with diarrhea should be weighed with the diaper on to prevent transmission of potentially infectious material.

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Aging patients with hearing loss tend to also have problems with depression.

___ is when infant is unable to gain sufficient weight according to standardized growth chart

gravida

What is one of the most common complaints related to skin among older people?

Routine head circumference measurement is recommended for children until age

The genetic disorder where abnormal cell division results in an extra chromosome 21 is:

DTap vaccine provides immunity against diphtheria , tetanus and polio.

A child’s head circumference should be measured to the closest _______ inch.

How often should a woman do a breast exam

Loss of calcium from the bones that make them fragile and lead to fracture is known as

Role of the MA in follow-up prenatal visits

Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in bloodstream because of reduced kidney function.

Which type of examination usually involves taking pelvic measurements?