Paediatrics Comprehensive Quiz
Test your knowledge on Paediatrics by answering the questions provided in this quiz.
1.
At what age does parallel play typically begin in children?
2.
Which of the following is true about Kawasaki disease?
3.
Which of the following conditions is most likely to result in defective utilization leading to FTT?
4.
Dandy walker syndrome is characterised by the following except:
5.
What important cognitive milestone is achieved at around 9 months of age?
6.
When does imaginative play typically start, and tantrums peak in children?
7.
What is the primary purpose of the stabilization phase in the treatment of SAM?
8.
At what age does a child usually start to laugh and show a sustained social smile?
9.
Of the deaths due to diarrhoea, 72% occur in the:
10.
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of marasmus?
11.
What is the minimum birth weight that defines Low Birth Weight (LBW)?
12.
What is the main goal during the rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment?
13.
Which milestone is expected for a 9-month-old child?
14.
Which condition is most likely associated with increased metabolism leading to FTT?
15.
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?
16.
At what age should a child be able to ascend stairs with alternating feet and stand on one foot?
17.
At what age do children typically understand the concept of conservation according to Piaget?
18.
At what age should a child be able to raise their head off the table?
19.
What is the most immediate consequence of undernutrition in children?
20.
Which of the following is a sign of typical motor development in a 12-month-old?
21.
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?
22.
In neonatal resuscitation, naloxone is contraindicated if the mother is on:
23.
Which milestone is typically achieved by a child at 8 months old?
24.
What is the most appropriate management for a child with moderate-to-severe FTT where outpatient management has failed?
25.
Which micronutrient deficiency is most likely to cause symptoms such as brittle hair and changes in hair color?
26.
At what age do children typically exhibit increased wariness of strangers?
27.
Which vaccine is administered to protect against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection?
28.
What clinical signs are used to determine the level of dehydration:
29.
What is the most common type of feeding error that can lead to FTT?
30.
Which of the following is not one of the five moments of hand hygiene?
31.
Which of the following is NOT a common investigation in assessing a child with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)?
32.
At what age should a child be able to transfer objects from hand to hand?
33.
What pathogen is the most common cause of diarrheal death in children under the age of five?
34.
What is the first-line antimalarial drug of choice for a paediatric patient who is unable to eat or drink?
35.
What is the main treatment for hypoglycemia in a child with SAM?
36.
When managing a patient older than 1 month of age who has a history of diarrhoea and vomiting, what is the fluid of choice?
37.
Which congenital heart defect is characterized by cyanosis that worsens with crying and relieved by squatting?
38.
Which fraction of inspired oxygen delivered to the baby is incorrectly matched with the administration device?
39.
Absence seizures are most often initially treated with:
40.
What milestone should a child reach by 18 months?
41.
What is the primary intervention for correcting electrolyte imbalances in SAM?
42.
At what age should a child be able to follow two-step commands and engage in parallel play?
43.
What motor milestone should a child achieve at 4 months old?
44.
Which is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated acute otitis media in children younger than 6 months?
45.
Which milestone is typically achieved by an 8-month-old infant?
46.
Which of the following signs or symptoms is most indicative of a metabolic disorder in a child with FTT?
47.
Which of the following is a common investigation for evaluating a child with failure to thrive (FTT)?
48.
Which one of the following is a contraindication for an LP in a child with a history of fever and a stiff neck?
49.
Which of the following is not a priority sign when triaging sick children?
50.
Which of the following is not a feature of laryngomalacia?
51.
Which is the most appropriate physical exam finding to investigate in a child with FTT and suspected hypothyroidism?
52.
What is a typical motor milestone for an 18-month-old child?
53.
A 14 year old boy is diagnosed with mumps orchitis. The most likely complication is:
54.
When does a child typically start to hold their head steady while sitting in a lap?
55.
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to inadequate caloric intake leading to FTT?
56.
Antibiotics are effective against most diarrhea causing organisms and should be used routinely:
57.
A newborn presents with a slow respiratory rate and cyanotic limbs. What is the most likely APGAR score for respiratory effort and appearance, respectively?
58.
At what age should a child know their age and sex and have some understanding of fairness?
59.
In a child with FTT and suspected celiac disease, which investigation is most appropriate?
61.
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause asymmetric growth restriction in a fetus?
62.
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?
63.
What is the key distinguishing factor for FTT due to inadequate absorption?
64.
Which milestone is expected of a child at 16 months of age?
65.
At what age do children typically start to hug their parents?
66.
At what age does a Babinski reflex usually disappear?
67.
What cognitive milestone is achieved by a 2.5-year-old child?
68.
At what age should a child be able to scribble with a crayon and build a tower of 2 or 3 blocks?
69.
At what age does Piaget's Sensorimotor stage end?
70.
Which milestone should a child achieve by 6 months old?
71.
Which condition is most likely to be associated with defective utilization and FTT?
72.
Which of the following is a freeze-sensitive vaccine?
73.
A 6-year-old girl has hematuria 2-3 days whenever she gets an upper respiratory tract infection. She is likely to develop in the future:
74.
At what age do children typically show modesty about sexual organs and nudity?
75.
When do tantrums typically begin in children?
76.
Which of the following factors is NOT a common contributing factor to severe acute malnutrition?
77.
Which of the following treatments is appropriate for a child with mild FTT where neglect is not suspected?
78.
The skull tends to assume a square or boxlike shape in:
79.
At what age does Piaget's Formal Operations stage begin?
80.
Which milestone is expected of a 3-year-old child?
81.
Which of the following is true concerning treatment of convulsions in children?
82.
Which of the following parameters is NOT considered when making a diagnosis of severe acute malnutrition?
83.
When do children typically begin to use pronouns and engage in imaginative play?
84.
What does a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of less than 11.5 cm indicate in a child?
85.
Which micronutrient deficiency can lead to developmental issues and goitrous hypothyroidism?
86.
At which stage of Piaget’s theory does a child start using proper syntax and grammar?
87.
A common case definition of diarrhea is the passage of five or more loose or watery stools per day:
88.
Which motor milestone is expected of a 4-year-old child?
89.
Significant disparities in newborn mortality rates exist between global regions, wealth quintiles, and rural vs. urban populations
90.
What is the most appropriate initial step in managing mild FTT where neglect is not suspected?
91.
At what age should a child be able to tell a short story or narrative?
92.
What intervention is recommended for preventing neonatal conjunctivitis immediately after birth?
93.
Which of the following symptoms is a key feature of refeeding syndrome?
94.
At what age does Piaget's Preoperational stage begin?
95.
On a physical exam, a 12 hour old newborn is noted to have non-tender swelling of the head that does not cross the suture line. What is the most likely diagnosis?
96.
A 15-year-old girl with short stature, neck-webbing, and sexual infantilism is found to have coarctation of the aorta. A chromosomal analysis would demonstrate:
97.
When do children typically engage in together play and complete potty training?
98.
When does stranger anxiety typically begin to develop in infants?
99.
Which milestone is typically achieved by a 5-year-old child?
100.
Select the false statement regarding anti-malarial drugs:
