Well Child Visits: ABFM practice questions

6 board-style questions on well child visits in the PulseMD family medicine question bank, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.

Sample question 1

An 18-month-old boy is brought in for a well-child visit. His mother reports that he can walk independently, say about 10 words, and point to objects he wants. He feeds himself with a spoon, though messily, and stacks 2-3 blocks. He does not yet combine words into phrases. Which aspect of his development warrants further evaluation?

1. His inability to combine two-word phrases
2. His messy self-feeding with a spoon
3. No developmental concern; all milestones are age-appropriate
4. His limited block-stacking ability

Sample question 2

A newborn is delivered at 39 weeks via uncomplicated vaginal delivery. At 36 hours of life, the infant is feeding well, has passed meconium, and has normal vital signs. The parents ask about the newborn screening tests. The nurse reports that the metabolic screening (heel stick) was collected at 26 hours of life. Which additional screening test should be completed before discharge?

1. Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening with pulse oximetry only
2. Hearing screen only
3. Both hearing screen and CCHD screening with pulse oximetry
4. No additional screening needed; metabolic screen is sufficient

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