Paediatrics Comprehensive Quiz
Test your knowledge on Paediatrics by answering the questions provided in this quiz.
1.
Which of the following is a freeze-sensitive vaccine?
2.
Which of the following is true about Kawasaki disease?
3.
What is the recommended caloric intake for a child with FTT during observed feeding?
4.
The immediate goal of diarrheal treatment is to:
5.
If a child has diarrhoea, visible blood in the stool is enough to conclude that the child has dysentery:
6.
When does imaginative play typically start, and tantrums peak in children?
7.
When do tantrums typically begin in children?
8.
What milestone should a child reach by 18 months?
9.
Which of the following signs or symptoms is most indicative of a metabolic disorder in a child with FTT?
10.
Speech retardation may be considered if the child does not talk by:
11.
Which of the following is NOT a common investigation in assessing a child with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)?
12.
What is the preferred method of rehydration in children with SAM and dehydration?
13.
Which of the following is a milestone typically achieved by a 4-year-old child?
14.
What is the most common type of feeding error that can lead to FTT?
15.
Significant disparities in newborn mortality rates exist between global regions, wealth quintiles, and rural vs. urban populations
16.
Minor risk factors for the recurrence of febrile seizures include the following except:
17.
At what age should a child be able to scribble with a crayon and build a tower of 2 or 3 blocks?
18.
What is the main goal during the rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment?
19.
What is a typical motor milestone for an 18-month-old child?
20.
Feeding (or breastfeeding) should not be continued during diarrhoea and oral rehydration:
21.
A 2 year old is brought to A&E because they ingested kerosene that was in a soda bottle. The baby did not have any respiratory distress but wheezing is heard in the right lower lung and temperature of 38.0C. What is the likely diagnosis?
22.
When managing a patient older than 1 month of age who has a history of diarrhoea and vomiting, what is the fluid of choice?
23.
Which milestone is typically reached by a 3-year-old child?
24.
A mother brings in her baby with complaints of a fever, runny nose, cough, red teary eyes and a rash. she describes the rash as beginning from the head moving downward. Tiny white dots are also seen on the inner sides of the cheeks. What is the most likely diagnosis?
25.
A newborn presents with a slow respiratory rate and cyanotic limbs. What is the most likely APGAR score for respiratory effort and appearance, respectively?
26.
At what age should a child be able to tell a short story or narrative?
27.
Which of the following is true concerning treatment of convulsions in children?
28.
A common case definition of diarrhea is the passage of five or more loose or watery stools per day:
29.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, irritability, bulging fontanelle, and a high-pitched cry in a young infant?
30.
What is the primary cause of hepatomegaly in a child with SAM? A. Fatty liver
31.
When do children usually kiss with a pucker and recognize themselves in the mirror?
32.
Which vaccine is administered to protect against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection?
34.
In 2009, the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts recommended that which vaccine be included in all countries’ national immunization programs
35.
Dandy walker syndrome is characterised by the following except:
36.
What is the main treatment for hypoglycemia in a child with SAM?
37.
Which of the following is a common consequence of zinc deficiency in SAM?
38.
Which milestone is typically achieved by a 5-year-old child?
39.
What clinical signs are used to determine the level of dehydration:
41.
Which milestone is expected of a 3-year-old child?
42.
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause asymmetric growth restriction in a fetus?
43.
At what age does a child typically begin to develop handedness (left or right-handed)?
44.
At what age should a child be able to copy a square?
45.
Which is a characteristic feature of Kawasaki disease?
46.
When does a child typically start to hold their head steady while sitting in a lap?
47.
Which of the following treatments is appropriate for a child with mild FTT where neglect is not suspected?
48.
Deficit in weight for height in a 3 year old child indicates:
49.
Which of the following micronutrient deficiencies is commonly associated with night blindness and keratinous changes in the cornea?
50.
Which of the following is not one of the five moments of hand hygiene?
51.
What is the most immediate consequence of undernutrition in children?
52.
At what age should a child be able to ascend stairs with alternating feet and stand on one foot?
53.
When do children typically begin to respond to their name and understand "bye-bye"?
54.
What is the first priority in essential newborn care immediately after birth?
55.
Which of the following is not a priority sign when triaging sick children?
56.
Necrotising enterocolitis commonly affects the:
57.
What pathogen is the most common cause of diarrheal death in children under the age of five?
58.
A 14 year old boy is diagnosed with mumps orchitis. The most likely complication is:
59.
A 7 year old has a maculopapular rash which starts from the hip to the lower limbs. This same child has abdominal pains and has renal insuffiency. The most likely condition this child is suffering from is:
60.
Which is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated acute otitis media in children younger than 6 months?
61.
Absence seizures are most often initially treated with:
62.
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to inadequate caloric intake leading to FTT?
63.
At what age do children typically show modesty about sexual organs and nudity?
64.
Which of the following parameters is NOT considered when making a diagnosis of severe acute malnutrition?
65.
In a child with FTT and suspected celiac disease, which investigation is most appropriate?
66.
When do children typically engage in together play and complete potty training?
67.
At what age do children typically become inquisitive, communicate in full sentences, and develop a concrete sense of rules?
68.
Which condition is most likely associated with increased metabolism leading to FTT?
69.
Which of the following factors is NOT a common contributing factor to severe acute malnutrition?
70.
Which micronutrient deficiency can lead to developmental issues and goitrous hypothyroidism?
71.
What cognitive milestone is typically achieved by a 7-year-old child?
72.
Which of the following is not one of the 10 steps for management of severe acute malnutrition for children aged from 6 to 59 months?
73.
At what age does Piaget's Formal Operations stage begin?
74.
Which milestone is expected of a child at 16 months of age?
75.
Which of the following is not a parameter defining severe malaria?
76.
What is the key distinguishing factor for FTT due to inadequate absorption?
77.
Antibiotics are effective against most diarrhea causing organisms and should be used routinely:
78.
Which condition is most likely to be associated with defective utilization and FTT?
79.
Which of the following is a diagnostic test for Turner syndrome in a child with FTT?
80.
Which of the following is not a feature of laryngomalacia?
81.
In neonatal resuscitation, naloxone is contraindicated if the mother is on:
82.
Which of the following best describes the term "wasting"? A. Low weight for height
84.
At what age should a child know their age and sex and have some understanding of fairness?
85.
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of marasmus?
86.
At what age do children typically understand the concept of conservation according to Piaget?
87.
Which congenital heart defect is characterized by cyanosis that worsens with crying and relieved by squatting?
88.
What motor milestone should a child achieve at 4 months old?
89.
Which motor milestone is expected of a 4-year-old child?
90.
Which cognitive milestone is typically achieved by a 6-month-old infant?
91.
What is the minimum birth weight that defines Low Birth Weight (LBW)?
92.
Which of the following is a common misconception about FTT?
93.
What does a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of less than 11.5 cm indicate in a child?
94.
What is a typical milestone for a 24-month-old child?
95.
At what age should a child be able to follow some commands and indicate wants by pointing?
96.
What is the primary purpose of the stabilization phase in the treatment of SAM?
97.
At what age should a child be able to jump in place and build a tower of 7 blocks?
98.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by edema, lethargy, and dermatitis in children with SAM?
99.
At what age should a child be able to follow two-step commands and engage in parallel play?
100.
At what age do children typically begin to use pronouns and possessives?
