A newborn failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. Abdominal x-ray reveals a ground glass appearance. Most likely diagnosis is:

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A newborn failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. Abdominal x-ray reveals a ground glass appearance. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Meconium peritonitis fits a ground glass appearance from perforation, per AAP. D has a soap bubble sign, A-C differ.

Question 2 of 5

A 3-month-old infant presents with apnea and cyanosis. EEG shows epileptiform activity. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Seizure disorder fits apnea, cyanosis, and EEG findings, per AAP. A, B, D, E lack epileptiform activity.

Question 3 of 5

A 4-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and a sausage-shaped mass. Ultrasound shows intussusception. The next step is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Air enema is the first-line treatment for intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.

Question 4 of 5

A 6-month-old infant presents with failure to thrive and hepatosplenomegaly. Labs show elevated triglycerides and uric acid. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Niemann-Pick disease features failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, and lipid abnormalities, per NORD. A, C-E have distinct profiles.

Question 5 of 5

A 4-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen elbow. Aspiration yields gram-positive cocci. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Septic arthritis features fever, swelling, and gram-positive cocci, per AAP. B-E lack infection.

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