Samuel Merrit University Pediatric Proctored Exam 2 Practice Questions

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• They are increasingly fearful of their body integrity.
• Most of the new fears that trouble them are related to school and friends.
• They should be encouraged to hide their fears to prevent ridicule by peers.
• Those who have numerous fears need continuous protective behavior by parents to eliminate these fears.

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• Problem-solving skills are of limited value to the suicidal adolescent.
• LGBT adolescents are at a particularly high risk for suicide.
• A sense of hopelessness and despair are a normal part of adolescence.
• Previous suicide attempts are not an indication of risk for completed suicides.

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• Explain that this is normal in preschoolers, especially boys.
• Talk to the preschool teacher to obtain validation for the behavior the parent reports.
• Refer the child for a professional psychosocial assessment.
• Encourage the parent to try more consistent and firm discipline.

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• I am getting an A in my math exam.
• I am going to my senior prom.
• My parents don't understand me.
• I am going to college to become a nurse.

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• The mother must be mandatorily tested.
• The infant should begin ART after turning 12 months old.
• The infant should be immediately placed on antiretroviral therapy, or ART.
• Once the infant has a clinical manifestation of AIDS, then ART should begin.

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• "If you do not immunize your child, you are putting the whole community at risk."
• "Could you tell me more about your concerns regarding immunizations?"
• "Your child will not be able to attend school unless he is immunized."
• "Immunizations are critical to keep your child healthy."

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• True
• False

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• Varicella
• Candida albicans
• Impetigo
• Bacterial infection