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Pediatric Knowledge Assessment Quiz

Test your expertise in pediatric medicine with this comprehensive quiz covering a wide range of topics relevant to young patients. Designed for students, educators, and healthcare professionals, this quiz will challenge your understanding and application of pediatric concepts.

Features of the quiz include:

  • 51 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Real-life clinical scenarios
  • Immediate feedback on answers
  • Accessible for all skill levels
51 Questions13 MinutesCreated by CaringDoctor524
A 3-year-old boy who was involved in a motor vehicle crash sustained a significant head injury and had a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8 on arrival in the emergency department. An endotracheal tube was placed shortly after his arrival, and the respiratory therapist is providing ventilation at 12 breaths/min with 100% oxygen via a bag-valve mask until a ventilator can be brought to the emergency department. Ten minutes later, the child becomes more restless and agitated. His heart rate has increased from an initial110 beats/min to about 150 beats/min, and he appears flushed. The monitor indicates that his oxygen saturation is 96% .Of the following, a TRUE statement about this child's ventilatory status is that
A patient who has acute carbon dioxide retention due to hypoventilation still can have nearnormal blood oxygen saturation
An atterial blood gas determination likely would reveal a pH of approximately 7.45
His agitation is due to relative hypoxemia
His agitation is not related to his ventilatory status; it is due to tracheal irritation from the endotracheal tube
The oxygen saturation of 96% indicates that he is being ventilated adequately
A 10-year-old boy (individual 111,1in the pedigree) presents for evaluation of ligamentous laxity and multiple joint dislocations.The family history is notable for a father who has scoliosis and ligamentous laxity, a paternal aunt who has had retinal detachments and mitral valve prolapse , and a paternal grandmother who had joint dislocations and now has osteoarthritis. Based on the family history , the MOST likely pattern of inheritance of this connective tissue disorder is
Autosomal dominant
Autosomal recessive
Mitochondri al
X-linked dominant
X-linked recessive
You are asked to evaluate a 1-day-old infant who has mild clitoromegaly and palpable masses in the labial folds bilaterally. Chromosome studies reveal that the infant has an XY karyotype. Of the following, additional history is MOST likely to reveal that the infant's
Father was exposed to pesticides
Maternal aunts are infertile
Mother took androgens during the pregnancy
Mother took progestogens durin g the pregnancy
Paternal aunts and uncles are infertile
The parents of a child who was diagnosed at birth with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome bring in the baby for his 2-month evaluation. They ask about future health problems and his prognosis now that his omphalocele has been repaired. Of the following, the child is MOST at risk for
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Astrocytoma
Hodgkin disease
Rhabdmnyosarcoma
Wilm's tumor
You are discussing the common indications for chromosome analysis with a group of third-year medical students. Of the following, the MOST appropriate statement to include in your discussion is that
A blood karyotype should be obtained in any newborn who has multipl e congenital anomalies and growth retardation
A blood karyotype should be obtained only for a girl who has short stature if a buccal smear is negative
Chromosome analysis is not necessary to confirm the diagnosis of Down syndrome if the maj or clinical features are present
Chromosome analysis must be obtained to assess the reproductive risk for a woman who has a sibling who has trisomy 21
Routine chromosome analysis is adequate for the diagnosis of microdeletion syndromes, such as DiGeorge syndrmne
You and your colleagues are discussing implementation of routine developmental screening in your office. In your research, you have found that
Early identification is effective in improving educational outcome
Most developmental screening tests have a sensitivity of approximately 90%
Screenin g for behavioral and developmental concerns requires separate questionnaires
Subsequent screening is not necessary after children pass two screening tests
The use of developmental screening tools requires extensive staff training
A term infant is delivered vaginally following a pregnancy complicated by diabetes mellitus. His oral and nasal airways are suctioned and found to be patent and free of meconium. He has cyanosis and respiratory distress immediately following birth that requires intubation and assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen.Because no improvement is apparent in the next 5 minutes, he is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. His birth weight is 4,500 g. A chest radiograph reveals fmdings consistent with decreased pulmonary blood flow. Of the following, the MOST likely cause of respiratory distress in this infant is
Anemia
Choanal atresia
Hyperglycemia
Hypermagnesemia
Persistent pulmonary hypertension
You are seeing a 14-year-old boy in your office who complains of fever, facial pain, and cough at night. His mother states that he has had problems with sinusitis for the past few months and has required repeated antimicrobial therapy during this period. Physical examination reveals a temperature of 101oF (38.3°C), yellow-green nasal discharge, and tenderness to palpation of the maxillary and frontal sinus regions. Of the following, the MOST likely pathogen associated with chronic sinusitis is
Moraxella catarrhalis
Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneum oniae
Streptococcus pyogenes
You are seeing a 2-month-old male infant who has trisomy 21 for a health supervision visit. The boy's mother expresses concern that the infant has been having "noisy breathing" during the past 2 to 3 weeks. The infant has been exclusively formula-fed and has had no choking or difficulty feeding. According to the mother, the noise, which occurs on inspiration, is louder when the infant is supine and when crying. She has not noticed any rhinorrhea, cough, or other upper respiratory viral illness symptoms. The infant was born via an uneventful vaginal delivery that did not require forceps. Apgar scores were 8 and 9 at 1and 5 minutes, respectively. On physical examination, the infant, whose physical appearance is consistent with trisomy 21, is resting comfortably. His vital signs are appropriate for age, but you hear an audible noise during inspiration. Of the following, the MOST likely explanation for the infant's respiratory symptoms is
Laryngomalacia
Subglottic tracheal web
Tracheomalacia
Vascular ring
Vocal cord paralysis
A 2-year-old boy is brought to your clinic because he has a nighttime cough. According to his mother, several times over the past few months he has awakened with a barking, nonproductive cough that improves by the next morning. She denies fever and rhinorrhea with the episodes. Evaluation of his lungs yields normal results. Of the following, the clinical feature that is MOST suggestive of spasmodic croup rather than recurrent laryngotracheobronchitis in this boy is
Age of the patient
Barking nature of the cough
Lack of rhinorrhea and fever
Nonprodu ctive nature of the cough
Normal findings on physical examination
You are evaluating a 7-year-old boy who has sickle cell disease for a 5-day history of fever, rhinorrhea, headache, and worsening fatigue. Physical examination reveals a tired-appearing, pale boy who has a temperature of 101.5°F (38.6°C); heart rate of 150 beats/min; very pale conjunctivae and mucous membranes; and a faint diffuse, erythematous, lacy rash that is most prominent on his cheeks and trunk. Laboratory tests show a white blood cell count of 12x103/mcL (12x1091L), with 50o/o neutrophils, 45% lymphocytes, and 5o/o monocytes; hemoglobin of 4 g/dL (40 giL); hematocrit of 16% (0.16); and reticulocyte count of less than 1% (0.01). Of the following, the MOST likely cause for this patient's present illness is infection with
Coxsackievirus
Cytomegalovirus
Epstein-Ban virus
Parainfluenza virus
Parvovirus B19
A 3-year-old boy presents to the emergency department following the abrupt onset of coughing and wheezing. You order a chest radiograph for evaluation of a suspected foreign body aspiration. Of the following, the MOST appropriate statement regarding foreign body aspiration is that
Most foreign body aspirations present within 24 hours
Nonfood items (eg, coins, pin s, pencaps) are the most common items aspirated by infants and toddlers
The classic triad of cough, wheeze, and decreased breath sounds is present in most cases
The majority of aspirated foreign bodies are located in the larynx or trachea
Toy balloons are a c01nmon cause of foreign body aspirations
A 15-year-old girl who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis has been treated with ibuprofen 30 mglkg per day for 3 months. She has had epigastric abdominal pain for 1month that has been unresponsive to empiric therapy with omeprazole 20 mg/day. You are considering adding misoprostol100 meg four times daily to her current treatment regimen. Of the following, a TRUE statement regarding misoprostol is that the drug
Frequently causes abdominal pain
Frequently causes constipation
Is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
Is contraindicated in pregnancy
Is effective treatment for bleeding ulcers
The mother of an infant born at 34 weeks' gestation asks you whether any of the medications she was given prior to delivery will have any effect on her daughter's growth and development. Of the following, the MOST correct statement concerning drugs commonly used in labor is that
Beta-adrenergic tocolytic agent safety for the fetus is inversely related to the dose and duration of maternal treatment
Hypoglycemia may complicate the neonatal course of infants whose mothers were treated with beta-adrenergic tocolytic agents
Neonatal hypermagnesemia is an asymptomatic incidental electrolyte problem that rarely follows maternal treatment with magnesium sulfate
Opioids used for analgesia are safest when admjnistered within 4 hours of delivery
Tocolysis with indomethacin is preferred over beta-adrenergic agents because of its lack of adverse effects for the fetus and newborn
A 3-month-boy who has been previously healthy is brought to the emergency department with a 3-day history of rhinorrhea, mild cough, and wheezing. He has been afebrile and has had some difficulty feeding. His pulse oximetry reading is 90o/o on room air, respiratory rate is 60 breaths/min, and heart rate is 130 beats/min. Chest examination reveals mild subcostal retractions, scattered wheezes, and coarse crackles bilaterally. The rest of the physical examination fmdings are normal. Of the following, the pathogen that is MOST likely responsible for his symptoms is
Adenovirus
Chlamydia trachomatis
Haemophilu s influenzae
Respiratory syncytial virus
Streptococcus pneumonia
A 17-year-old girl presents with amenorrhea of 6 months' duration. One year ago she joined the cross country team at school. At that time, her periods had been regular, about every 26 days, and remained so for the 3-month running season. At the end of the season, she continued to run 5 miles a day to be more competitive for the subsequent season. She noticed that her menstrual flow was lighter for a few months preceding the amenorrhea. You suspect exercise-induced amenorrhea and recommend a decrease in exercise. Of the following, the factor MOST likely to be associated with a low bone density and stress fractures in this patient is
Cigarette smoking
Early onset of pubetty
High body mass index
Use of antidepressant medication
Use of oral contraceptives
You diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in an 8-year-old girl and initiate therapy with a daily morning dose of long-acting methylphenidate. Her mother asks about using stimulant medication after school, on weekends, and during the summer. Of the following, your BEST response is that
An after-school dose is not necessary with a long-acting form of methylphenidate
Dosing outside school hours allows parents to monitor medication effect immediate-
Release medication should be used during holidays
Summer dosing increases the risk of tolerance to medication
Weekend dosing should be decreased by 50%
A 14-year-old boy has a body mass index that is greater than the 95th percentile for age and an accelerating weight curve. His blood pressure is 135/85 mm Hg. His mother has type 2 diabetes that developed during her first pregnancy, and several paternal relatives also have type 2 diabetes. The family emigrated from the Caribbean when he was a toddler. He has dark velvety thickening of the skin on his neck and under his arms. Of the following, the findings that are MOST supportive of a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in this young man are
Acanthosis nigticans, hypertension, obesity
Acanthosis nigricans and maternal history of diabetes
Acanthosis njgricans, obesity
Hypertension, obesity
Obesity and matetnal history of diabetes
You are present at the birth of an infant in whom bilateral hydronephrosis was diagnosed in utero. A fetal shunt was placed in each flank between the renal pelvis and the amniotic cavity. Nonetheless, the infant has bilaterally palpable flank masses, and the shunts are not apparent at birth. The infant shows no dysmorphisms and has no respiratory distress. Renal ultrasonography reveals bilateral hydronephrosis. Of the following, the MOST correct statement regarding the fetus/neonate who has obstructive uropathy is that
Urinary tract infection, hydronephrosis, and respiratory distress all can be treated and resolved with a fetal shunt
Urinary tract infection, hydronephrosis, and respiratory distress typically lead to fetal or neonatal death
Urinary tract infection is common, hydronephrosis often persists, and respiratory distress is not uncommon
Urinary tract infection is uncommon, hydronephrosis resolves spontaneously, and respiratory distress is uncommon
Urinary tract infection is uncommon, hydronephrosis resolves spontaneously, and respiratory distress results from apnea
Numerous therapeutic agents are known to have teratogenic effects on the developing fetus. Of the following, the findings in the newborn that are MOST suggestive of prenatal exposure to an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor are
Deafness and cataracts
Microtia and conotruncal malformation
Nasal hypoplasia and stippled epiphyses
Neonatal anuria and patent ductus arteriosus
Smooth philtrum and lip
The director of a community after-school program for adolescent boys is organizing an orientation session for new mentors. He wants some information about current substance abuse trends. Of the following, you are MOST likely to report that among adolescents,
Athletes who use performance-enhancing substances are unlikely to use other illicit drugs
Daily cigarette s1noking by 8th graders has increased steadily in the last decade
Homosexual youth are the least likely to engage in the use of alcohol and marijuana
Inhalant abuse is more prevalent among students in the 8th grade than the 12th grade
Marijuan a use among 12th graders has decreased steadily since 1980
22. You are evaluating a 6-year-old boy who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He is doing well in a regular classroom and will be attending second grade in a different school next year. On physical examination, you note a healthy-appearing boy who has pseudohypertrophy of the calf muscles and uses a Gower maneuver to rise from the floor. In gathering information to help this child's transition to a new school, you are MOST likely to ask about
Augmented communication resources
Recent pulmonary function testing
Signs of sleep apnea
The number of floors in the school
Wheelchair use
An 11-day-old infant presents to the clinic with a history of a temperature of 100.80F (38.20C) and a 1-day history of poor feeding. Findings on physical examination are normal. You initiate a sepsis evaluation that includes a lumbar puncture. The cerebrospinal fluid results demonstrate a white blood cell count of 6x103/mcL (6x109/L), with 68% neutrophils, 2% bands, and 30% lymphocytes. The protein concentration is 200mg/dL (2g/L), and the glucose value is 36mg/dL (2.0mmol/L). The abnormal findings prompt you to order magnetic resonance imaging, which demonstrates abnormal frontal lobes bilaterally that includes some degree of infarction but also abscesses and cerebritis. Of the following, the MOST likely pathogen is
Citrobacter koseri
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Listeria monocytogenes
Streptococcus agalactiae
An 11-year-old highly competitive gymnast presents to your office with complaints of increasing right wrist pain over the past 2 to 3 months. She recalls no specific trauma to the wrist or arm. On physical examination, you note no swelling of the distal forearm or wrist. She has normal range of motion at the wrist. There is moderate-to-marked tenderness of the distal radius, but no tenderness more distally over the wrist joint. A radiograph of the forearm shows slight widening of the distal radial physis. Of the following, you MOST likely to explain to the child and family that
Minor pains such as this are common in athletes and should not cause alarm
She must stop her training immediately
There is no evidence for trauma to her bones
This is a common injury in young gymnasts that can be overcome with an altered training regimen
This most likely represents a wrist sprain
You have just diagnosed Ebstein anomaly in a newborn. Of the following, the MOST likely prenatal exposure to result in this abnormality is
Alcohol
Coumarin
Lithium
Phenytoin
Retinoic acid
A 14-year-old-boy has been followed by another physician. When you see him for the first time, he brings records that you use to construct a growth curve (Item Q186A). His parents state that they are not worried about his growth because his 20-year-old brother was a slow grower and still seems to be growing a little. Physical examination reveals 6-mL testes and Sexual Maturity Rating 2 pubic hair. There are no other signs of puberty. His bone age on radiography is 12years. Of the following, the MOST appropriate suggestion for the family is that
A period of watchful waiting for 6 months is reasonable because he likely has delayed puberty
A short course of injected testosterone might help boost his growth and initiate puberty, which is delayed
Eating a high-calorie, high-protein meal once a day may initiate his puberty
Laboratory studies to assess his endocrine status should be obtained immediately
Little can be offered to improve his growth because he probably is approaching the end of his growth phase
You see a 9-month-old girl for a health supervision visit. She is in her infant carrier with a propped bottle. The mother explains that the infant does not sleep through the night, which is disrupting the mother’s ability to function well at work. The infant appears well, with length and head circumferences at the 25th percentile and weight at the 98th percentile. During the examination, the infant cries. The mother hands you a bottle and asks if she may leave to check on a referral for her older child. Of the following, you are MOST likely to suggest to the mother
Alteration of mother’s work schedule
Dental referral for the infant
Establishment of a consistent bedtime routine for the infant
Nutrition consultation for the infant
Social work evaluation
A 4-month-old boy presents to the clinic with a 2-day history of a temperature of 100.6°F (38.1°C) and vomiting. The infant was born at 26 weeks' gestation, and his birthweight was 960g. He remained in the hospital for 3 months after birth because of multiple complications, including bilateral grade 4 intraventricular hemorrhages necessitating the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt 6 weeks ago. Physical examination reveals an afebrile infant who has a shunt bubble on the right temporo-occipital region and a gastrostomy button. You explain that his shunt bubble requires aspiration to evaluate the cerebrospinal fluid for infection. Of the following, the organism that is MOST likely to be isolated in the aspirate is
Enterococcus sp
Escherichia coli
Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Streptococcus pneumonia
A 16-year-old previously healthy boy presents with a 2-week history of intermittent elevated temperatures to 102°F (39°C), headache, malaise, fatigue, myalgias, and a progressively worsening nonproductive cough. During history-taking, be reports that recently he explored several caves while hiking in a forest preserve in Ohio. Physical examination reveals a tiredappearing adolescent who has a temperature of 102.4°F (39.1°C), a dry cough, and diffuse intermittent rhonchi on chest auscultation. Laboratory findings include a white blood cell count of 12x103/mcL (12x109/L), with 60% neutrophils, 2% band forms, and 38% lymphocytes. Chest radiograph (Item Q190A) shows patchy left upper and left lower lobe opacities and hilar adenopathy. Of the following, the MOST likely pathogen causing this patient's condition is
Aspergillus fumigatus
Coccidioides immitis
Histoplasma capsulatum
Rhizopus sp
Sporothrix schenckii
An African-American mother brings her previously healthy 2-year-old son to the emergency department because he looked pale when he woke up this morning. She also reports fever and decreased activity over the last few days. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and given trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 3 days ago. On physical examination, he is markedly pale and appears jaundiced. His heart rate is 170 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min. The rest of his physical examination findings are unremarkable. Laboratory evaluation reveals a hemoglobin concentration of 5 g!dL (50 giL).Of the following, the MOST likely cause of this boy's anemia is
Aplastic anemia
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Hereditary spherocytosis
Sickle cell hemolytic ctisis
Transient erythioblastopenia of childhood
A 3-year-old girl is brought to your office for re-evaluation of a fever that began 6 days ago. Her mother tells you that her daughter's temperature has been as high as 102.2°F (39°C). Her physical examination was unremarkable when you examined her 3 days ago, but today you note injected sclera; cracked, red lips; a strawberry appearance of her tongue; and a swollen, nontender , cervical node.You tell her mother that you believe this is Kawasaki disease. Of the following, the MOST appropriate statement to make to the mother is that
An exercise stress test should be performed as a baseline study
Aspilin therapy will be u sed until the fever subsides
Cardiac involvement may include abnormalities of the coronary arteties or the myocardium
Echocardiography should be performed to evaluate for the presence of coronary aneurystns
Immediate treatment with intravenous immune globulin will eliminate the chance of coronary in volvement
The mother of a 14-year-old boy arranges to meet with you privately before the boy's annual health supervision visit. She is concerned because he is quiet, has no athletic interests, and has only a few friends. He is content to spend the weekend shopping, cooking, reading, and listening to music. Although he doesn't like school, he is an honor student. The mother also tells you her husband's youngest brother recently disclosed his homosexuality and wants to introduce his male partner to the extended family. Of the following, while counseling the mother, you are MOST likely to include a statement that
Compared with heterosexual peers, gay high school students are more likely to abu se substances
Self-awareness of sexual orientation is established by age 5 years
Sexual orientation is culturally determined
Sexual play with same-sex ftiends is a clear marker for homosexuality
She should explain to her son that he is free to choose his sexual orientation
You are evaluating a short 14-year-old boy who is underweight for height. His growth curve is shown in Item Q202A. He says he is feeling well. His mother worries that he does not have as much stamina as he did at age 12 years. Of the following, the laboratory study that is MOST likely to be useful in assessing the reason for poor growth is measurement of
Free thyroxine
Insulin -like growth factor 1
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3
Tissue transglutaminase antibody
Urine free cortisol
You are asked to review a case for morbidity and mortality conference. The infant was born at term to a 19-year-old gravida 1, para 1woman by normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. The mother was known to be group B Streptococcus-negative, but she did have genital warts. The Apgar scores were 9 at 1minute and 10 at 5 minutes. On the seventh postnatal day, the infant developed a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) and was brought to the emergency department. At this time, the infant was in shock and required mechanical ventilation. Physical examination revealed scleral icterus and hepatosplenomegaly but no skin lesions. A lumbar puncture could not be performed. Laboratory results include: White blood cell count of 2.34x103/mcL (2.34x109/L), with 32% lymphocytes, 41% neutrophils, 8% bands, 15% monocytes, 3% eosinophils, and 1% basophils, Hemoglobin of 7.1 g/dL (71 giL), Hematocrit of 21% (0.21), Platelet count of 40x103/mcL (40x109/L), Prothrombin time of 41.2 seconds, Activated partial thromboplastin time of>106 seconds, Aspartate aminotransferase concentration of 3,086 UIL, Alanine aminotransferase concentration of 456 UIL, Total bilirubin of 4.4 mg/dL (75.2 mcmol!L). The chest radiograph demonstrated diffuse interstitial infiltrates bilaterally (Item Q204A). The patient did poorly over the next 3 days and died despite aggressive management in a pediatric intensive care unit. Of the following, the MOST likely cause of this patient's death is
Adenovirus
Escherichia coli
Group B Streptococcus
Herpes simplex virus
Listeria monocytogenes
A 5-month-old female infant presents with a 1-day history of fever to 102°F (38.9°C), emesis, and multiple episodes of greenish diarrhea with streaks of blood. Her mother states that the infant is less active, sleepier, and has no interest in feeding. Physical examination reveals a listless infant who has a sunken anterior fontanelle, dry mucous membranes with decreased skin turgor, and skin irritation in the diaper area. Of the following, the MOST likely cause of this patient's gastroenteritis is
Astrovirus
Escherichia coli
Norwalk virus
Rotavirus
Salmonella sp
A mother brings in her 2-year-old boy for food avoidance education after he was seen in the emergency department last week for anaphylaxis following peanut ingestion. This is the third anaphylactic episode after peanut ingestion since he was diagnosed with a peanut food allergy at age 1year. At that time, he was evaluated by a pediatric allergist and determined to have positive skin tests and an elevated serum immunoglobulin (lg) E to peanut antigen, consistent with an lgE-mediated allergy. The mother is frustrated and would like advice regarding peanut food allergy. Of the following, the BEST advice at this time is to
Perform an oral challenge to determine the maximum peanut amount tolerated by the patient
Recommend that the patient avoid hot-pressed peanut oil
Recommend stiict avoidance of all legumes (eg, peanuts, beans, soy)
Recommend strict avoidance of peanuts and tree nuts
Start daily antihistamine prophylaxis for accidental peanut ingestion
The family of a diabetic patient in your practice requests evaluation for celiac disease. They have heard from other families of children who have diabetes that patients who have type 1diabetes are at increased risk for this condition. Of the following, a TRUE statement regarding celiac disease screening is that
Empiric gluten withdrawal is the diagnostic test of choice
Initial screening should include serum immunoglobulin A (IgA) and tissue transglutaminase antibody
Patients who have selective IgA deficiency have a lower rate of celiac disease than the general population
The most specific antibody test for celiac screening is the antigliadin IgG antibody
The prevalence of celiac disease in children who have type 1 diabetes mellitus is greater than 10%
A newborn in your neonatal intensive care unit has had intermittent seizures for 72 hours. You have been unable to control the seizures with phenobarbital, hydantoin, and lorazepam. Electrolyte, calcium, magnesium, and glucose concentrations are normal. The infant subsequently becomes apneic, comatose, and unresponsive. Of the following, the BEST laboratory test to determine the cause of coma in this infant is
Analysis of whole blood lead concentt·ation
Evaluation of urine for reducing substances
Measurement of serum amino acids, organic acids, lactate, and ammonia
Measurement of serum cortisol, thyroxine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone
Measurement of very long-chain fatty acids
During clinic rounds with medical students, you are seeing a 2-year-old girl who has otitis media. One of the students asks about the potential complications of otitis media. Of the following, the statement you are MOST likely to make is that
Cholesteatoma is more common when chronic otitis media with effusion is treated with tympanostomy tubes rather than no tubes
Ear drainage is an uncommon complication after myringotomy and tympano stomy tube insettion
Intracranial lateral sinus thrombo sis occurs in 8% of ear infections, especially with amoxicillinresistant bacteria
Sensorineural hearing loss is prevented best by placement of tympanostmny tubes
Warning symptoms and signs of intracranial complication include vomitin g and blurred vision
40. An 18-year-old girl presents for a health supervision visit prior to leaving for college. She has a letter from the college she plans to attend instructing entering freshman who choose to live in the dormitories to obtain a meningococcal vaccination. You review vaccine information and obtain consent for the immunization. Of the following, an ACCURATE statement about recommendations for the use of the meningococcal MCV4 vaccine is that it
Is administered subcutaneously as a single dose
Protects against serogroup B
Requires revaccination every 3 to 5 years
Should be administered routinely to 11- to 12-year-olds
Should be administered to hi gh-risk children older than age 2 years
You are seeing a 6-year-old girl whose mother is concerned about the girl masturbating. For the past several months, the girl has touched her genitals while watching television with her mother. The parents have been divorced for 2 years, and the girl spends weekends with her father. You question her mother further. Of the following, the response that MOST increases your suspicion for behavior that is out of the norm is
A history of urinary tract infection as an infant
Play-acting intercourse
The practice of taking bubble baths
Shyness with her mother in the bathroom
Wearing of tight j eans
The mother of a 4-month-old infant is planning a winter trip to the tropics with her infant and asks about the use of sunscreens and the safe amount of sun exposure for the infant. Of the following, the MOST appropriate advice for the infant is to
Apply waterproof sunscreen with a UVB SPF of 30 or greater at least every 30 minutes
Avoid mid-day sun and apply sunscreen with a UVB SPF of 15 or greater
Avoid all but incidental sun exposure because of decreased sweating and the risk of heat stroke
Comply strictly with the use of physical sun blocks such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide paste
Use only special sun-protective clothing
A 5-month-old infant presents with a history of vomiting between 10 and 20 times a day. She is growing and developing normally. There is no blood in the vomitus, no respiratory symptoms, and no history of apnea. The parents are frustrated from cleaning up after the baby vomits and want something done. Physical examination and upper gastrointestinal radiograph evaluation results are normal. Of the following, the MOST accurate statement about this patient is that she
Is at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Is likely to develop an esophageal stricture in later life
Probably will outgrow the condition by 1year of age
Should be referred for a head computed tomography scan
Should undergo endoscopy to rule out eosinophilic esophagitis
A 4-year-old girl remains intubated, mechanically ventilated , and completely unresponsive in the intensive care unit following a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage of unknown cause. She is hemodynamically stable and not receiving any sedating medications. She has a temperature of 98.1°F (36.7°C) and has no evidence of infection. The girl has not exhibited any brainstem or cerebral function for more than 24 hours. Of the following, the statement you are MOST likely to make while on rounds with the resident team is that
A nuclear medicine blood flow study is the best method to determine whether the girl is brain dead
Electroencephalography must be performed to ascertain whether this girl is dead
Even though this child is brain dead, her stable cardiac status preclude s a declaration of death
No further testing is indicated because this child is brain dead
Organ donation is contraindicated in this child once she is declared dead
A 4-month-old child is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of failure to thrive and generalized seizures. On physical examination, the child appears wasted and has a protuberant abdomen and marked hepatomegaly. Laboratory evaluation reveals fasting hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, hyperuricemia, and hyperlipidemia. The boy's parents are first cousins. Of the following, the BEST long-term management of this disorder is
Oral dietary supple1nentation with long-chain fatty acids
Oral dietary supplementation with protein
Regular intravenous administration of 10% dextrose in water
Regular intravenous administration of glucagon
Regular oral administration of cornstarch
A 17-year-old boy presents for a sports physical. He has a learning disability and is shy. His height is at the 75th percentile, and his body mass index is at the 85th percentile. Physical examination findings include minimal facial hair, bilateral gynecomastia (breast >4 em in diameter), and small testes (testicular volume of 6 mL). Of the following, the MOST likely cause of this patient's gynecomastia is
Constitutional delay of puberty
Incomplete androgen insensitivity syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
Obesity
Pubertal gynecomastia
You are evaluating a 5-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy and mental retardation, is fed through a gastrostomy tube, and is dependent for all his care. He will be attending a full-day program at the school in which he previously was enrolled. His parents are divorced, and his mother is his primary caretaker. She will begin working while he is in school. He has a 10- yearold brother with whom he shares a room and who alerts his mother when his brother needs help at night. Of the following, the concern you are MOST likely to address is
family stress
Need for nursing services during the night
Need for the mother to be available during school hours
Potential for child abuse in school
Vulnerability to communicable diseases
You are discussing diarrheal diseases with a group of medical students interested in international health. You advise them that there are more than 2,000 serovars of Salmonella. Of the following, the serovar that has the MOST public health implications is
Heidelberg
Newport
Paratyphi
Typhi
Typhimurium
The father of three children in your practice recently was diagnosed with Crohn disease. His wife does not have Crohn disease. He asks you if his children, ages 10, 12, and 16 years, are at increased risk for developing the same illness. Of the following, you are MOST likely to advise the father that
Although his children are at increased lisk of developing Crohn disease, their risk of developing ulcerative colitis is decreased
Crohn disease in childhood usu ally present s in children younger than age 5 years
Each of his children has at least a 20% chance of developing Crohn disease duling his or her lifetime
Most patients who have Crohn disease can be diagnosed by genetic testing
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of developing Crohn disease
During a health supervision visit of a 6-year-old child, you ask the mother if there are any guns in the home. She states that her husband is a hunter, but he keeps his shotgun in his pickup truck. Of the following, the BEST anticipatory guidance with regard to firearm safety is to tell the mother to
Em·oll herself and her child in gun safety classes
Ensure that she specifically asks if other guns are in the home
Ensure that there are gun safety locks on the shotgun
Insist that the gun be stored in a locked gun cabinet or safe with ammunition locked separately
Teach the child to use the gun properly at the earliest possible age
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