Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

How often should children's hearing be checked according to the guidelines?

1. Annually

2. At 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18 years

3. Every 6 months

4. Only at newborn and 4 years old

The correct answer is: At 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18 years

Hearing tests are an essential part of a child's health and well-being. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children have their hearing tested at specific ages as listed in option B. Annual testing, as mentioned in option A, may be too frequent and unnecessary unless a child displays signs of hearing problems. Semi-annual testing, as mentioned in option C, may also be unnecessary unless there are underlying health concerns. Additionally, option D suggests that hearing tests should only be done at newborn and 4 years old, which may not monitor any potential changes in hearing throughout a child's development. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate answer according to current guidelines.