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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
During follow up of a surgically resected brain tumor, the examination of choice to distinguish recurrent tumor from radiation necrosis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnetic resonance spectroscopy differentiates tumor recurrence from radiation necrosis by metabolic profiling.
Question 2 of 5
A favorable prognostic factor in neuroblastoma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 4S neuroblastoma has a favorable prognosis with potential for spontaneous regression.
Question 3 of 5
Individuals with hereditary retinoblastoma have an increased risk for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hereditary retinoblastoma (RB1 mutation) increases the risk of osteosarcoma as a second malignancy.
Question 4 of 5
Signs of inadequate tissue perfusion in a shocked patient, include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inadequate perfusion in shock typically causes pallor (A), poor pulses (C), altered mentation (D), and oliguria (E). Warm skin (B) is seen in distributive (e.g., septic) shock, not a universal sign.
Question 5 of 5
The BEST second step in question 9 scenario is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After compressions, bag-mask ventilation (C) ensures oxygenation and ventilation, second in the CAB sequence, per PALS.