Regarding IUGR:
- A. GH deficiency is a recognised complication in later life
- B. Abdominal circumference measured by USG is a diagnostic parameter
- C. Perinatal morbidity is higher in asymmetric IUGR
- D. Nutritional factor is the commonest cause of IUGR in the UK
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal circumference measured by ultrasound is a key diagnostic parameter for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
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The following statements regarding retinoblastoma are correct:
- A. It is usually fatal even if diagnosis is made early
- B. The tumour is heritable
- C. They may occur bilaterally
- D. The finding of leucorrhoea suggests the diagnosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Retinoblastoma is heritable and can occur bilaterally. Early diagnosis improves prognosis, and leucorrhoea is not associated with retinoblastoma.
Varying intensity of the first heart sound from a booming (bruit de canon) to virtual inaudibility is seen in which of the following?
- A. Mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation
- B. Constant 2:1 AV block
- C. First-degree AV block
- D. Congenital complete heart block
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation, the intensity of the first heart sound can vary depending on the dynamics of atrial contraction and ventricular filling.
Functional causes of opening Snap (either due to swift opening of AV valve or due to excess flow across the valve) is seen in all, except
- A. Mitral regurgitation
- B. Ventricular septal defect
- C. Atrial septal defect
- D. First degree AV block
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First degree AV block is not typically associated with an opening snap.
Regarding cystic fibrosis:
- A. It is inherited as autosomal recessive
- B. There is increased risk of bronchial carcinoma in late adulthood
- C. Biliary cirrhosis is a recognised feature
- D. In neonates, intestinal obstruction may be the first presentation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene.
Cristina, a mother of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse that her child is a very poor eater. What’s the nurse’s best recommendation for helping the mother increase her child’s nutritional intake?
- A. Allow the child to feed herself
- B. Use specially designed dishes for children – for example, a plate with the child’s favorite cartoon character
- C. Only serve the child’s favorite foods
- D. Allow the child to eat at a small table and chair by herself
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the child to feed herself promotes independence and may increase interest in eating.