The HEADSS adolescent psychosocial risk assessment is used to engage young people. What does the 'A' stand for?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: HEADSS stands for Home, Education/Employment, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, and Suicide/Depression. 'A' stands for Activities.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bacterial pneumonia is the leading cause of pleural effusion in children. Parapneumonic effusions develop as a complication of pneumonia due to inflammation and exudate accumulation in the pleural space.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Right-sided heart failure leads to hepatic congestion and tender hepatomegaly due to increased central venous pressure.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism is detected through newborn screening by measuring TSH and T4 levels. Early diagnosis and treatment with levothyroxine prevent intellectual disability and growth failure.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Venom from certain insects contains antimicrobial peptides that reduce the risk of infection at sting sites by inhibiting bacterial growth.