HPD Exam 4 Questions and Answers
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How should you sequence a pediatric encounter - CORRECT ANSWER-variable
depending on the child's age and comfort
-less invasive maneuvers early and potentially distressing maneuvers near end of
examination
what are the 4 principles of child development - CORRECT ANSWER-1. child
development proceeds in a predictable pathway (loss of mile stones=concerning)
2. range of normal development is wide
3. various physical, social, and environmental fx as well as diseases can affect a
childs development and health
,4. child's developmental level affects how you conduct clinical history and physical
examination
what are the parts to the pediodicity schedule for children - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. visit schedule
2. interval history
3. measurements (height, weight, head circum, BMI)
4. sensory screening (vision and hearing)
5. developmental/behavioral health (HEADSSS)
6. head to toe exam
7. immunizations and testing
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,8. oral health
9. anticipatory guidance (what's next)
what does HEADSSS stand for - CORRECT ANSWER-home,
education/employment, activity, drugs, suicide, sex, and safety
When do you screen for autism - CORRECT ANSWER-18 and 24 months
what do you screen for in newborns - CORRECT ANSWER-blood screen,
bilirubin, pulse oximetry, hearing
When do you screen for validated global development - CORRECT ANSWER-9,
18, 30 months
when do you start doing BMI in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER->2 yo
when do you start doing BP checks in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER->3 yo
When do you check for lipids in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER-10 and 17-21
yo
When do you screen for depression in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER-annually
after age 12
When do you screen for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER-around 17 yo
What is every interaction with a child and family an opportunity for - CORRECT
ANSWER-health promotion AND detection of clinical problems
, Who are the agents of change in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER-the parents
what are the key components of health promotion and counseling in pediatrics -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. integrate explanations of physical findings with health
promotion
2. childhood immunizations are a mainstay and most significant clinical
achievement in public health worldwide
3. age-specific screening procedures are performed at specific ages
4. anticipatory guidance is a major component of peds visit
what are components of anticipatory guidance in a pediatric visit (13things) -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. nutrition and healthy eating
2. safety and injury prevention
3. exercise/physical activity
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How should you sequence a pediatric encounter - CORRECT ANSWER-variable
depending on the child's age and comfort
-less invasive maneuvers early and potentially distressing maneuvers near end of
examination
what are the 4 principles of child development - CORRECT ANSWER-1. child
development proceeds in a predictable pathway (loss of mile stones=concerning)
2. range of normal development is wide
3. various physical, social, and environmental fx as well as diseases can affect a
childs development and health
,4. child's developmental level affects how you conduct clinical history and physical
examination
what are the parts to the pediodicity schedule for children - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. visit schedule
2. interval history
3. measurements (height, weight, head circum, BMI)
4. sensory screening (vision and hearing)
5. developmental/behavioral health (HEADSSS)
6. head to toe exam
7. immunizations and testing
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,8. oral health
9. anticipatory guidance (what's next)
what does HEADSSS stand for - CORRECT ANSWER-home,
education/employment, activity, drugs, suicide, sex, and safety
When do you screen for autism - CORRECT ANSWER-18 and 24 months
what do you screen for in newborns - CORRECT ANSWER-blood screen,
bilirubin, pulse oximetry, hearing
When do you screen for validated global development - CORRECT ANSWER-9,
18, 30 months
when do you start doing BMI in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER->2 yo
when do you start doing BP checks in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER->3 yo
When do you check for lipids in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER-10 and 17-21
yo
When do you screen for depression in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER-annually
after age 12
When do you screen for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER-around 17 yo
What is every interaction with a child and family an opportunity for - CORRECT
ANSWER-health promotion AND detection of clinical problems
, Who are the agents of change in pediatrics - CORRECT ANSWER-the parents
what are the key components of health promotion and counseling in pediatrics -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. integrate explanations of physical findings with health
promotion
2. childhood immunizations are a mainstay and most significant clinical
achievement in public health worldwide
3. age-specific screening procedures are performed at specific ages
4. anticipatory guidance is a major component of peds visit
what are components of anticipatory guidance in a pediatric visit (13things) -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. nutrition and healthy eating
2. safety and injury prevention
3. exercise/physical activity
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