The appropriate cuff width for measuring arterial blood pressure in a child with a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm is:

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The appropriate cuff width for measuring arterial blood pressure in a child with a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct blood pressure cuff width should be about 40% of the arm circumference. For a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm, a 6 cm cuff width is appropriate.

Question 2 of 5

Hemophilia A is characterized by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hemophilia A is a clotting disorder due to Factor VIII deficiency, leading to prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) while PT, BT, and TT remain normal.

Question 3 of 5

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Vasculitis is specifically defined as inflammation of the blood vessels, which can affect circulation and organ function.

Question 4 of 5

Psychiatric disorders are more common than in the general population of children in all of the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Children with head trauma, intellectual disabilities, or epilepsy are at higher risk for psychiatric disorders due to neurological vulnerabilities. Smart students do not inherently face increased psychiatric risks.

Question 5 of 5

In USA, the newly arrived international adoptees are subjected to many lab tests. All the following tests need to be repeated after 3-6 months after arrival EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The rationale is that tuberculin skin tests (TST) may give false-negative results immediately after arrival due to factors like recent travel stress or malnutrition. Therefore, repeating the test after 3-6 months ensures more accurate results. The other tests are generally required to be repeated for ongoing monitoring.

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