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Immediate priority for a 6-year-old with pneumonia is
- A. Nutrition
- B. Medication
- C. Reassurance
- D. Rest
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest D reduces respiratory demand, per document p18, 4.
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The best growth chart indicator in patients with acute malnutrition is:
- A. Body mass index (BMI)
- B. Body weight
- C. Weight-for-height
- D. Head circumference
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight-for-height best detects acute malnutrition (wasting), per WHO. BMI is less specific in kids, and B-D assess other aspects.
What is the risk the fetus will be affected?
- A. 1 in 2
- B. 1 in 4
- C. 1 in 50
- D. 1 in 200
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 is autosomal recessive. If the mother’s new partner is a carrier (assuming population risk isn’t specified), the risk is 1 in 4 (Choice B): 25% chance the fetus inherits two mutated SMN1 alleles (50% from each carrier parent). 1 in 2 (Choice A) applies if one parent is affected. 1 in 50 (Choice C) or 1 in 200 (Choice D) suggest unrelated carrier frequencies, not applicable without data. 1 in 4 is standard for recessive inheritance with two carriers.
A 2-year-old girl presents with a seizure and fever of 102°F. No focal neurologic signs are noted. Most likely diagnosis is:
- A. Epilepsy
- B. Febrile seizure
- C. Meningitis
- D. Brain tumor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Febrile seizure is common in toddlers with fever and no focal signs, per AAP. A, C-E have additional features.
A 3-year-old with a burn should avoid
- A. Breaking blisters
- B. Infection
- C. Pain
- D. Swelling
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p42, 3.
Most common cause of Cushing syndrome in children is:
- A. Adrenal tumor
- B. Pituitary adenoma
- C. Exogenous steroids
- D. Ectopic ACTH syndrome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exogenous steroids are the most common cause of Cushing syndrome in children, per AAP (doc p150, Q590).