Pediatric Basics Exam |Question and Answers| #2024

Pediatric Basics Exam |Question and Answers| #2024 Typical age of pediatric patients *Answer* newborn to 18 years Psychosocial issues *Answer* stressors outside child's control with significant impact on current and chronic health into adulthood physical illness issues *Answer* increase in recognition of "adult" chronic illnesses in children such as obesity, type 2 DM, hypertension, depression, hyperlipidemia mental illness issues *Answer* #1 non-childbirth-related reason for hospitalization in adolescents ____% of children estimated to have mental health issues *Answer* 20-25% children are not _____ in relation to history taking *Answer* "miniature adults" Interviewing similarities to adults *Answer* -Elicit same history components for sick visits -skills in empathy, respect, and genuineness -flow of open ended to more specific questions interviewing differences to adults *Answer* -majority of history may be provided by someone other than the patient (document who) -developmental assessments and anticipatory guidance are key for preventative components ____ may not be the same between married parents, parents and child, or parents and siblings *Answer* last names use of _____ such as "his/her father (or mother)" may be more clear and avoid awkward situations *Answer* relational titles _____ for legal treatment of a minor should be given by a ________ *Answer* consent, legal guardian prenatal visit *Answer* a time when pedia