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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A common sign of increased intracranial pressure is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sixth nerve palsy (abducens) is a frequent sign of increased intracranial pressure due to its long intracranial course.
Question 2 of 5
The initial treatment of choice for localized neuroblastoma is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical excision is the primary treatment for localized neuroblastoma if feasible.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year- old girl presented with abdominal mass and irritability. The mother reported change in the color of urine to red for the last few days. The examination was notable for a flank mass with raised blood pressure. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wilms' tumor fits with an abdominal mass, hematuria, and hypertension, common in young children.
Question 4 of 5
During initial assessment and resuscitation of an acutely injured (traumatized) child after applying of ABCDE approach. Of the following, an important extra action is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure), protecting the cervical spine (C) is critical in trauma to prevent spinal injury, per ATLS guidelines, beyond oxygenation (A) or shock management (D).
Question 5 of 5
You are a 4th year pediatric board trainee, asked to explain the mechanism of airway compromise during loss of consciousness to a medical student. The BEST statement you would like to use is that it's due to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loss of consciousness causes airway compromise via loss of muscle tone, allowing the tongue and mandible to obstruct (E), per basic airway physiology.