Following diagnosis of initial attack of rheumatic fever (RF), RF is considered 'ACTIVE' if any of the following is present Except:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Subcutaneous nodules, while a major criterion for RF, are not a primary indicator of disease activity.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recurrent parotitis is a hallmark of pediatric Sjogren's syndrome.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A scald burn on the side of the face, neck, and shoulder is suggestive of non-accidental injury, often seen in child abuse cases.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Minor criteria include arthralgia (joint pain without objective findings), fever, elevated acute phase reactants, and prolonged PR interval on ECG.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver involves abdominal (epigastric) thrusts to expel an obstructing object from the airway by creating an artificial cough.