WGU D119 PEDS OA EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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1. The goal of morning and evening routines for clinical areas in a dental
practice are: - ANSWER performed with the goal of leaving the office ready
for patient care in the morning.
2. the upright position is used for all the following except: - ANSWER patient
arrival and dismissal.
3. An oral evacuation system should be flushed: - ANSWER weekly.
4. Two features found on a dental assistant's stool but not on the operator's
stool are the: - ANSWER footrest and abdominal bar.
5. The room most likely to be used as a dental consultation is the: - ANSWER
dentist's private office.
6. In preparing the morning routine (opening the office), the dental assistant
should arrive _____ minutes before the first scheduled patient. - ANSWER
30
,7. An instrument used to harden dental materials is a(n) - ANSWER curing
light.
8. All the following specific areas of a dental office require privacy except the:
- ANSWER sterilization center.
9. The placement of the dental unit that keeps the dental instruments and
handpieces out of the patient's sight is a _____ delivery. - ANSWER rear
10.The most varied category of rotary instruments is: - ANSWER abrasive
rotary instruments.
11.The prophylaxis angle attaches to the _____ handpiece and is used to polish
the teeth. - ANSWER low-speed
12.Which of the following children requires a language referral for further
evaluation? - ANSWER 2 year old who cannot put two words together
13.While evaluating a three-day-old infant, the FNP turns the infant on the side
to examine the back and notes a sharp line of demarcation dividing the upper
and lower parts of the body. The dependent half is bright red and the
superior half is pale. The etiology of this phenomenon is: - ANSWER An
immature autonomic regulatory system, generally referred to as the
"Harlequin" sign
14.The FNP is measuring a newborn's frontal occipital circumference. What
does the correct technique involve? - ANSWER Placing the paper tape
measure at the frontal-occipital prominence and just above the eyebrows
,15.The FNP notes an undescended testicle on a newborn. She understands that
testicular function and ability to produce healthy sperm as an adult may be
impaired if the repair is not made by age: - ANSWER 1 year
16.The FNP is examining a full-term infant who developed physiologic
jaundice and is being treated with phototherapy. What is the mechanism of
action of phototherapy in the treatment of this infant? - ANSWER The light
is absorbed by bilirubin and promotes the conversion of a toxic bilirubin to
and unconjugated product that can be excreted in the bile
17.A child has an area of inflammation on the neck that began after wearing a
hand-knot woolen sweater. On examination, the skin appears chafed with
mild erythematous patches. The lesions are not pruritic. What is an
appropriate initial treatment? - ANSWER Topical corticosteroids applied 2
to 3 times daily
18.A child is brought to the clinic with a generalized, annular rash characterized
by raised wheals with pale centers. On physical examination, the child's
lungs are clear and there is no peripheral edema. A history reveals ingestion
of strawberries earlier in the day. What is the initial treatment? - ANSWER
Diphenhydramine 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/dose every 4 to 6 hours
19.During a well child examination of an infant, the Family nurse practitioner
notes 10 café au lait spots on the infant's trunk. What is the potential concern
associated with this finding? - ANSWER Neurofibromatosis
20.A mother brings her six-year-old daughter to the nurse practitioner for
evaluation of breast and axillary hair growth. The patient has grown 1 inch
during the last three months. The NP action is to: - ANSWER Refer the
patient to a pediatric endocrinologist;
this child has evidence of precocious puberty in a child less than eight years
of age. Isolated axillary hair or single symptoms can be monitored. when the
, child has two or more symptoms they should be referred to Endocrinology
for workup of precocious puberty. The Ketoconazole is an antifungal
medication and will not improve symptoms and this is not a normal finding
21.A two-year-old patient with history of recurrent urinary tract infections
(UTIs) and encopresis presents to an advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) for a follow-up evaluation. The APRN orders a VCUG, and it
shows vesicoureteral reflux.
Which action should the APRN take to assist this patient?
A. Obtain a follow-up VCUG in six months
B. Prescribe anticholinergic medication
C. Prescribe continuous antibiotic prophylaxis
D. Obtain DMSA (dimercapto succinic acid) imaging in six months -
ANSWER C. Prescribe continuous antibiotic prophylaxis. A child two
years of age with this history is at risk for recurrent UTIs. This patient
should be treated with antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent more UTIs,
pyelonephritis, renal injury, and other sequelae.
22.An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) examines a one-year-old
child who limps when walking. The APRN assesses the child by flexing the
hips and knees while the child lies supine and notes the knee heights are
unequal.
Which assessment was performed by the APRN?
A. Medial rotations
B. Trendelenburg sign
C. Klisic test
D. Galeazzi test - ANSWER D. Galeazzi test. The Galeazzi sign can
signal conditions that cause leg length discrepancies. The hips and
knees are flexed while supine, the soles of the feet are placed on the
table near the buttocks, and knee height is examined for equality.
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. The goal of morning and evening routines for clinical areas in a dental
practice are: - ANSWER performed with the goal of leaving the office ready
for patient care in the morning.
2. the upright position is used for all the following except: - ANSWER patient
arrival and dismissal.
3. An oral evacuation system should be flushed: - ANSWER weekly.
4. Two features found on a dental assistant's stool but not on the operator's
stool are the: - ANSWER footrest and abdominal bar.
5. The room most likely to be used as a dental consultation is the: - ANSWER
dentist's private office.
6. In preparing the morning routine (opening the office), the dental assistant
should arrive _____ minutes before the first scheduled patient. - ANSWER
30
,7. An instrument used to harden dental materials is a(n) - ANSWER curing
light.
8. All the following specific areas of a dental office require privacy except the:
- ANSWER sterilization center.
9. The placement of the dental unit that keeps the dental instruments and
handpieces out of the patient's sight is a _____ delivery. - ANSWER rear
10.The most varied category of rotary instruments is: - ANSWER abrasive
rotary instruments.
11.The prophylaxis angle attaches to the _____ handpiece and is used to polish
the teeth. - ANSWER low-speed
12.Which of the following children requires a language referral for further
evaluation? - ANSWER 2 year old who cannot put two words together
13.While evaluating a three-day-old infant, the FNP turns the infant on the side
to examine the back and notes a sharp line of demarcation dividing the upper
and lower parts of the body. The dependent half is bright red and the
superior half is pale. The etiology of this phenomenon is: - ANSWER An
immature autonomic regulatory system, generally referred to as the
"Harlequin" sign
14.The FNP is measuring a newborn's frontal occipital circumference. What
does the correct technique involve? - ANSWER Placing the paper tape
measure at the frontal-occipital prominence and just above the eyebrows
,15.The FNP notes an undescended testicle on a newborn. She understands that
testicular function and ability to produce healthy sperm as an adult may be
impaired if the repair is not made by age: - ANSWER 1 year
16.The FNP is examining a full-term infant who developed physiologic
jaundice and is being treated with phototherapy. What is the mechanism of
action of phototherapy in the treatment of this infant? - ANSWER The light
is absorbed by bilirubin and promotes the conversion of a toxic bilirubin to
and unconjugated product that can be excreted in the bile
17.A child has an area of inflammation on the neck that began after wearing a
hand-knot woolen sweater. On examination, the skin appears chafed with
mild erythematous patches. The lesions are not pruritic. What is an
appropriate initial treatment? - ANSWER Topical corticosteroids applied 2
to 3 times daily
18.A child is brought to the clinic with a generalized, annular rash characterized
by raised wheals with pale centers. On physical examination, the child's
lungs are clear and there is no peripheral edema. A history reveals ingestion
of strawberries earlier in the day. What is the initial treatment? - ANSWER
Diphenhydramine 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/dose every 4 to 6 hours
19.During a well child examination of an infant, the Family nurse practitioner
notes 10 café au lait spots on the infant's trunk. What is the potential concern
associated with this finding? - ANSWER Neurofibromatosis
20.A mother brings her six-year-old daughter to the nurse practitioner for
evaluation of breast and axillary hair growth. The patient has grown 1 inch
during the last three months. The NP action is to: - ANSWER Refer the
patient to a pediatric endocrinologist;
this child has evidence of precocious puberty in a child less than eight years
of age. Isolated axillary hair or single symptoms can be monitored. when the
, child has two or more symptoms they should be referred to Endocrinology
for workup of precocious puberty. The Ketoconazole is an antifungal
medication and will not improve symptoms and this is not a normal finding
21.A two-year-old patient with history of recurrent urinary tract infections
(UTIs) and encopresis presents to an advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) for a follow-up evaluation. The APRN orders a VCUG, and it
shows vesicoureteral reflux.
Which action should the APRN take to assist this patient?
A. Obtain a follow-up VCUG in six months
B. Prescribe anticholinergic medication
C. Prescribe continuous antibiotic prophylaxis
D. Obtain DMSA (dimercapto succinic acid) imaging in six months -
ANSWER C. Prescribe continuous antibiotic prophylaxis. A child two
years of age with this history is at risk for recurrent UTIs. This patient
should be treated with antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent more UTIs,
pyelonephritis, renal injury, and other sequelae.
22.An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) examines a one-year-old
child who limps when walking. The APRN assesses the child by flexing the
hips and knees while the child lies supine and notes the knee heights are
unequal.
Which assessment was performed by the APRN?
A. Medial rotations
B. Trendelenburg sign
C. Klisic test
D. Galeazzi test - ANSWER D. Galeazzi test. The Galeazzi sign can
signal conditions that cause leg length discrepancies. The hips and
knees are flexed while supine, the soles of the feet are placed on the
table near the buttocks, and knee height is examined for equality.
