FREE Pediatric Physician Assistant Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which PA has the higher pay?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Subspecialty

Answer

General Pediatrics

Question 2

What age range do pediatric physician assistants see?

Accepted Answer

Birth-21

Answer

1-18

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Birth-Death

Answer

Bith-18

Question 3

Where are pediatric PAs employed?

Accepted Answer

Both patient and outpatient

Answer

Outpatient

Answer

Inpatient

Question 4

How many PAs are employed in general pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

1.9%

Answer

1.3%

Answer

5.6%

Answer

2.1%

Question 5

Are there any additional requirements for a pediatric PA?

Accepted Answer

No, but it is recommended

Answer

Yes, you need to pass the CAQ exam

Answer

Yes, you need to complete a fellowship

Question 6

Do you want to work as a pediatric PA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I love children!

Answer

No, children are icky

Answer

No, not for me

Question 7

Which of the following statements about autism in children is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Childhood autism is usually diagnosed before the age of 3 years

Answer

Environmental factors likely do not play a role in this condition

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Benzodiazepines are a mainstay of treatment

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Kids with autism do well with changing routines

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Females are more affected than males

Question 8

Which of the following is a risk factor for the syndrome of sudden infant death (SIDS)?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to cigarette smoke

Answer

Newborn lying on his or her side

Answer

Advanced maternal age

Answer

Macrosomia

Answer

Newborn lying on his or her back

Question 9

Which one of the following is true concerning the characteristics of childhood autism?

Accepted Answer

Childhood autism is usually diagnosed before the age of 3 years.

Answer

Benzodiazepines are a mainstay of treatment.

Answer

Kids with autism do well with changing routines.

Answer

Females are more affected than males.

Answer

Environmental factors likely do not play a role in this condition.

Question 10

A 4-month-old baby who has a tonic-clonic seizure with a 39.4°C (103°F) fever is being evaluated by you. There is no previous history of epilepsy or seizures. Lumbar punctures don't disclose anything. Which of the following is most likely to be the reason for this baby's seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fever

Answer

Meningitis

Answer

Encephalitis

Answer

Malignancy

Answer

Epilepsy