Read the Following Excerpt from a Patient's Health Record: "Review

question 83

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Review of Systems: Positive for nausea, but no emesis, otherwise negative. Medications: None. Allergies: No known drug allergies. Past Medical History: Noncontributory. Past Surgical History: Balanoplasty for hypospadias at age 1. Social History: Doug lives with his parents and older sister. He is going into kindergarten in the fall. Family History: Paternal grandfather with polycystic kidney disease." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this information?

• A) The patient had his penis reconstructed for a birth defect.
• B) The patient's grandfather has PKD.
• C) The patient's past medical history is important for the current urology consult.
• D) There is a positive family history for a disease characterized by the formation of many fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys.

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Definitions:

Difficult Child

A term in developmental psychology that describes children who are more challenging to raise due to their temperament, behavior, or the parent-child interaction.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

are a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.

Secure Attachment

A healthy emotional bond formed in childhood, where the child feels safe and understood by their caregiver.

Temperament

The inherent part of an individual's personality, including aspects like mood, disposition, and adaptability.