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What is cerebral palsy?

1. AAn infection of the spinal cord that causes sudden paralysis of the legs
2. BA non-progressive disorder of movement and posture from damage to the developing brain
3. CA progressive muscle disease in which muscle fibres are slowly replaced by fat
4. DA genetic disorder of collagen that makes the bones break easily

What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?

1. AA missing X chromosome in a girl
2. BA single gene inherited from both carrier parents
3. CAn extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21)
4. DInfection with rubella in early pregnancy

Which newborn scalp swelling typically crosses the suture lines?

1. ACraniosynostosis
2. BPositional plagiocephaly
3. CCephalohaematoma
4. DCaput succedaneum

How can acute rheumatic fever be prevented?

1. ABy giving aspirin for every fever
2. BBy routine MMR vaccination in infancy
3. CBy prompt antibiotic treatment of streptococcal sore throat
4. DBy avoiding dairy products and cold drinks during every cold or cough

Which signs suggest digoxin toxicity in a child?

1. ANausea, vomiting, poor feeding and a slow heart rate
2. BFast heart rate with high blood pressure
3. CHigh fever with a spreading red rash
4. DIncreased appetite, extra energy and rapid weight gain over a few days

Which stool pattern is typical of Hirschsprung disease in an older child?

1. AFrequent bloody diarrhoea with fever after eating chicken
2. BChronic constipation with thin, ribbon-like, foul-smelling stools and distension
3. CPale, bulky, fatty stools that float and are hard to flush, with a large appetite
4. DNormal stools with occasional itching around the anus at night

The nurse has taught the parents of a child with type 1 diabetes. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"For a low, I'll give her a chocolate bar, because it's the fastest sugar."
2. B"We'll recheck her glucose about 15 minutes after treating a low."
3. C"We'll check her glucose before driving to her swimming lesson."
4. D"We'll give the school a copy of her hypo plan and glucagon."

A parent asks whether giving paracetamol (acetaminophen) at the first sign of fever will prevent another febrile seizure. What is the best answer?

1. AYes, but only if a cold bath is given at the same time
2. BYes; giving it every 4 hours during a fever will always prevent seizures
3. CNo; it may ease discomfort but does not prevent febrile seizures
4. DNo, because paracetamol can cause febrile seizures