Peds Pediatric Assessment Exam Questions
With 100 Correct Answers
.#1 and #2 mortality for teens - ANSWER-- vehicle
- suicide
.Abdomen - ANSWER-- light palpation
- monitor for firmness, and guarding
- guarding means pain
- appendicitis common
- if pt is having abdominal problems, you need to measure
- need to make sure everyone is measuring in the same place!
- so you put a dot on their tummy and back to make sure it is in the same spot
Abdominal girth should be measured over the umbilicus
Whenever possible.
.Adolescent Approach to Assessment - ANSWER-12-18 years
*Protect the adolescent's modesty*;
Perform the examination in private without parent or siblings unless the adolescent specifically requests the
parent's presence.
Provide a chaperone (preferably the same sex as the patient) during the examination when the parent or
accompanying adult is not present.
,.Birth History - ANSWER-Prenatal condition
Intrapartum- description of birth
Condition of baby at birth
Postnatal condition
.BP Diastolic per age - ANSWER-Infant
45-65
Toddler
55-70
Preschooler
60-75
School Aged
60-75
Adolescent
65-85
.BP systolic per age - ANSWER-Infant
65-100
, Toddler
90-105
Preschooler
95-110
School Aged
100-120
Adolescent
120-135
.Cancer - ANSWER-- increase likely hood if ppl in your family have it?
.Coarse Crackles - ANSWER-Loud, lower pitched, more moist or bubbly sound heard during inspiration; does
not clear by coughing
Air passing through thicker secretions in the airway
.Developmentally Appropriate Communication
Adolescents - ANSWER-Be honest with them
Be aware of privacy needs
Think about developmental regression
With 100 Correct Answers
.#1 and #2 mortality for teens - ANSWER-- vehicle
- suicide
.Abdomen - ANSWER-- light palpation
- monitor for firmness, and guarding
- guarding means pain
- appendicitis common
- if pt is having abdominal problems, you need to measure
- need to make sure everyone is measuring in the same place!
- so you put a dot on their tummy and back to make sure it is in the same spot
Abdominal girth should be measured over the umbilicus
Whenever possible.
.Adolescent Approach to Assessment - ANSWER-12-18 years
*Protect the adolescent's modesty*;
Perform the examination in private without parent or siblings unless the adolescent specifically requests the
parent's presence.
Provide a chaperone (preferably the same sex as the patient) during the examination when the parent or
accompanying adult is not present.
,.Birth History - ANSWER-Prenatal condition
Intrapartum- description of birth
Condition of baby at birth
Postnatal condition
.BP Diastolic per age - ANSWER-Infant
45-65
Toddler
55-70
Preschooler
60-75
School Aged
60-75
Adolescent
65-85
.BP systolic per age - ANSWER-Infant
65-100
, Toddler
90-105
Preschooler
95-110
School Aged
100-120
Adolescent
120-135
.Cancer - ANSWER-- increase likely hood if ppl in your family have it?
.Coarse Crackles - ANSWER-Loud, lower pitched, more moist or bubbly sound heard during inspiration; does
not clear by coughing
Air passing through thicker secretions in the airway
.Developmentally Appropriate Communication
Adolescents - ANSWER-Be honest with them
Be aware of privacy needs
Think about developmental regression
