1.ง่าย
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?
- AInfection with rubella in early pregnancy
- BA missing X chromosome in a girl
- CAn extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21)
- DA single gene inherited from both carrier parents
2.ง่าย
What is the main purpose of supervised "tummy time" for babies who are awake?
- ATo reduce the risk of sudden infant death during sleep
- BTo help the baby sleep for longer periods at night
- CTo improve digestion and reduce colic and wind after every feed of the day
- DTo strengthen neck, shoulder and arm muscles and help prevent a flat head
3.ง่าย
Which symptoms are classic for new type 1 diabetes in a child?
- AJoint pain, a rash on the face and hair loss
- BA barking cough, fever and a hoarse voice
- CWeight gain, feeling cold and long-standing constipation
- DThirst, frequent urination, weight loss and tiredness
4.ปานกลาง
Which diet is usually recommended for a child with cystic fibrosis?
- AA low-protein diet to reduce the work of the pancreas
- BA low-salt diet to protect the heart and kidneys from damage later in life
- CA high-energy, high-fat diet with fat-soluble vitamin supplements
- DA low-fat diet to reduce greasy stools and abdominal pain
5.ปานกลาง
How is urine output measured in an infant wearing nappies?
- ASqueeze the nappy out into a measuring jug and read the volume
- BEstimate it from how heavy the nappy feels in the hand
- CCount only the number of nappy changes in each shift
- DWeigh the wet nappy and subtract the dry weight; 1 g is about 1 mL
6.ปานกลาง
A child weighs 20 kg. Which minimum urine output suggests adequate kidney perfusion?
- AAbout 2 mL per hour
- BAbout 20 mL per hour
- CAny amount, as long as the child is drinking
- DAbout 5 mL per hour
7.ยาก
In England, a 15-year-old asks a nurse for contraception and does not want her parents told. Which principle applies?
- AShe can never receive contraception without written consent from a parent
- BThe nurse must inform her parents and her school straight away
- CShe may consent herself if judged competent (Gillick and Fraser)
- DContraception may only be given once she reaches the age of 18
8.ยาก
An 8-year-old tells the nurse that her uncle touches her in a way she does not like and asks the nurse to keep it secret. What is the best response?
- AAsk detailed, leading questions to find out exactly what happened
- BListen calmly, praise her for telling, explain it must be shared, and follow safeguarding
- CPromise to keep the secret, so that she keeps trusting the nurse and tells more later
- DPhone the uncle straight away to ask for his side of the story before reporting anything
เฉลย
- 1. C · An extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21)
- 2. D · To strengthen neck, shoulder and arm muscles and help prevent a flat head
- 3. D · Thirst, frequent urination, weight loss and tiredness
- 4. C · A high-energy, high-fat diet with fat-soluble vitamin supplements
- 5. D · Weigh the wet nappy and subtract the dry weight; 1 g is about 1 mL
- 6. B · About 20 mL per hour
- 7. C · She may consent herself if judged competent (Gillick and Fraser)
- 8. B · Listen calmly, praise her for telling, explain it must be shared, and follow safeguarding
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