ED: Pediatrics Test Questions and Answers

ED: Pediatrics Test Questions and Answers Otitis media/middle ear infection etiology - Answer-viral or bacterial infection of tympanic membrane causing ear pain and pressure OM assoc sx - Answer-fever, sore throat, dry cough, congestion OM CC - Answer-ear pain, ear pulling OM physical exam - Answer-erythema, effusion, dullness or bulging of tympanic membrane/TM OM diagnosed by - Answer-clinically Bites chief complaint - Answer-bite wound; document pt's vaccination status including rabies and tetanus Tinea (ringworm) corporis and capitis - Answer-fungal infection of skin of body (corporis) or hair follicles of scalp (capititis) tinea corporis and capitis chief complaint - Answer-typically erythematous and circular rash; alopecia from tinea capitis scabies - Answer-mite that burrows and lives just below skin scabies chief complaint - Answer-itchy rash, commonly to hands, feet, waistline or for babies, the back atopic dermatitis/eczema - Answer-irritated skin that involves inflammation, erythema, itching and flaking atopic dermatitis/eczema chief complaint - Answer-rash, family history of eczema or history of eczema flares candidiasis - Answer-yeast infection of skin in dark, damp areas like the inguinal folds or between fat rolls on baby's neck candidiasis chief complaint - Answer-rash with skin breakdown at rash site 3As - Answer-appetite, activity, alertness