True or False L 1 A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the diag

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True or False L 1 A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in children T2. The first well-child visit is usually scheduled 4 weeks after birth of the infant 3. Length is measured with the child standing with his or her back to the measuring device 4. Blood pressure should be taken for a child starting at 8 years of age. 5. It is best not to tell a child that an immunization will hurt. -6·The vastus lateralis muscle site is recommended for administering an injection to an infant. 7. An MMR injection includes the following immunizations: measles, meningitis, and rubella. 8. A Vaccine Information Statement explains the benefits and risks of a vaccine in lay terminology 9·The hepatitis B vaccine can be given to a newborn. 10·The blood specimen for a newborn screening test is obtained from the infant's earlobe. POSTTEST True or False 1. A well-child visit is also referred to as a health maintenance visit. 2. A reason for weighing a child is to determine proper medication dosage. 3. Growth charts can be used to identify children with growth abnormalities. 4. Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for type i diabetes. 5. Using a blood pressure cuff that is too large for the child can result in a falsely low reading. 6·The length of the needle used for a pediatric IM injection depends on the amount of medication b administered. 7. The resistance of the body to pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins is known as inflammation 8·The recommended route of administration for an MMR vaccine is subcutaneous 9. Before administering a pediatric immunization, the National Chiidhood Vaccine Injury Act (NC requires that the parent sign a consent form. 10. If phenylketonuria (PKU) is left untreated, it can lead to malnutrition. e 24 The Pediat

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1 . Yes pediatricin is doctor of children

2. false, as it should be scheduled after one week

3. false as it should be standing directly behind the child's head

4. False as it should be usually started at the age of 3 years and the high bllod pressure signs at the age of 8-10 years

5. True as if the child is already infoormed it may cause the problem

6. Yes  vastus lateralis muscle which is the thigh is the preffered site for injection in infants

7. false as it is Measles, Mumps and Rubella

8. True as it is the overall information regarding the pros and cons as well as precautions of the vaccination

9.yes as All babies should get the first shot of hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth.

10. False as bllod capillary sampling should be taken from a finger, heel or rarely from an ear lobe

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