Pediatrics Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

11. Fetal Respiratory movements occur earliest at
a) 12 wks
b) 16 wks
c) 20 wks
d) 11 wks

 Ans: d

12. Vocabulary of IViyear old child is
a) 1-10 words
b) 10-20 words
c) 20-30 words  
d) 30-40 words

 Ans: a

13.The antenatal diagnosis of all of the following conditions is feasible except
a) Huntington's chorea
b) Down's syndrome
c) Severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome
d) Anencephaly

 Ans: c

14.Order of development of secondary sexual characteristic in male
a) Testicular development — pubic hair — Axillary hair — beard
b) Pubic hair — testicular development — axillary hair — beard
c) Testicular development — beard — pubic hair — axillary hair
d) Axillary hair — beard — pubic hair — testicular development

 Ans: a

15. Which is incorrect about Thumb sucking
a) Can lead to malocclusion
b) is a source of pleasure
c) is a sign of insecurity
d) must be treated vigorously in the first year

 Ans: d

16.Head control is possible in an infant by _____ months  
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 6

 Ans: c

17.IQ between 50-70 indicates  
a) Mild mental retardation                              
b) Moderate retardation
c) Severe retardation
d) Profound retardation

 Ans: a

18.Preference of use of one hand (handedness) is evident by
a) 6 months            
b) 1 year          
c) 2 years          
d) 3 years

 Ans: c

19.Fetal bradycardia is defined as  
a) Less than 100 beat/min      
b) between 100 and 200 beat/min    
c) Less than 120 beat/min
d) Less than 120 beat/min for a period of 15 min of continuous monitoring

 Ans: d

20.Regarding "breath holdinaspells" in children, one of the following statements is not true (KAR 94)
a) It is fairly common in the first 2 years of life
b) It does not contribute to increased risk of seizure disorders
c) Parents are advised to ignore and not to reinforce these attacks
d) It must be immediately attended to prevent hypoxia and onset of seizures

 Ans: d

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