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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common long-term sequela associated with congenital CMV infection is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hearing loss is the most common long-term sequela of congenital CMV.
Question 2 of 5
The largest protozoan that parasitizes human is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Balantidium coli is the largest protozoan parasite of humans.
Question 3 of 5
In multiple gestations, the birth order of twins affects morbidity by increasing the risk of the second-born twin for all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Second-born twins face higher risks of trauma (B), asphyxia (C), breech (D), and RDS (E) due to delivery complications. Anemia (A) isn’t increased by birth order unless twin-to-twin transfusion occurs.
Question 4 of 5
In neonatal examination, the pupillary response to light is present at gestational age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pupillary light response emerges at ~32 weeks gestation (C), reflecting neurologic maturation, per neonatal developmental milestones.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-hour-old newborn admitted to neonatal care unit with respiratory distress, heart sounds heard mainly on the right side, and scaphoid abdomen; Oâ‚‚ saturation at room air 68%; chest radiograph was orderd. Of the following, the BEST way of Oâ‚‚ administration is by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dextrocardia and scaphoid abdomen suggest congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), requiring endotracheal intubation (E) for ventilation support due to severe distress (SpOâ‚‚ 68%), beyond CPAP (A) or simpler methods (B, C, D).