You are evaluating a 2-year-old boy who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) between his parents. Of the following, the MOST likely problem that may be seen in such a child is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Children exposed to IPV often experience disrupted attachment and daily routines, affecting their emotional and behavioral stability.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Breath-holding spells are often linked to iron deficiency anemia and typically resolve by age 5. They are not seizures or solely expressed as tonic movements.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Children exposed to IPV often experience disrupted attachment and daily routines, affecting their emotional and behavioral stability.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Testicular enlargement is the first sign of male puberty, usually starting between ages 9-14, with an average onset around 9.5 years.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Omphalitis (infection of the umbilical stump) is a common skin and soft tissue manifestation in neonates, often caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus.