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Infectious Disease Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the long-term adverse effects of brain tumor therapy, the one that carries particular significance to infants is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurocognitive deficits are especially significant in infants due to the vulnerability of the developing brain.
Question 2 of 5
WAGR syndrome implies the following
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition (11p13 deletion) including Wilms' tumor, aniridia, GU anomalies, and retardation.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common site for Ewing sarcoma is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pelvis is the most common site for Ewing sarcoma, followed by long bones like the femur.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are tools for assessment of central nervous system perfusion EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CNS perfusion is assessed via AVPU (A), recognition (B), pupils (C), and posturing (D). Blood pressure (E) reflects systemic perfusion, not directly CNS-specific, per trauma protocols.
Question 5 of 5
A 5th year medical student is asking you about the main difference between defibrillation and cardioversion. Of the following, the BEST answer is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Defibrillation is unsynchronized, while cardioversion is synchronized (A) with the cardiac cycle, per resuscitation principles.