MCQ STUFF

Question 1

At what age should a diagnosis of undescended testis be referred to a paediatric surgeon?

Answer 1

If the testis is undescended by 3 months of age, the child should be referred to a paediatric surgeon and seen before 6 months of age

Question 2

Which 7 investigations should be performed in infants younger than 6 months of age? 3 are only performed with certain indications

Answer 2

Full blood count
Blood culture
C-reactive protein
Urine testing for urinary tract infection
Chest radiograph only if respiratory signs are present
Stool culture, if diarrhoea is present
LP

Question 3

What is the peak age for pyloric stenosis?

Answer 3

2-6 weeks

Question 4

What is the most appropriate investigation for pyloric stenosis?

Answer 4

Abdo USS

Question 5

Give a risk factor for meconium aspiration

Answer 5

Post term delivery

Question 6

Nasal polyps are associated with what genetic condition?

Answer 6

Cystic fibrosis

Question 7

Give 7 features of life threatening asthma

Answer 7

SpO2 <92%
PEF <33% best or predicted
Silent chest
Poor respiratory effort
Agitation
Altered consciousness
Cyanosis

Question 8

What is the most common cause of massive painless GI bleed in infants aged 1-2?

Answer 8

Meckel’s diverticulum