ACTUAL PAPER 2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
HIGH PERFORMANCE RESULTS
◉ Minor head wound management in a 6-year-old.
Answer: Check for LOC, clean wound, close if needed, educate on red
flags.
◉ Signs of snake envenomation in children.
Answer: Swelling, pain, systemic symptoms: nausea, hypotension,
coagulopathy.
◉ Burn categorization in pediatric patients.
Answer: By depth: superficial, partial, full thickness. Treat with
wound care, fluids, pain control.
◉ Insect bite infection treatment.
Answer: Clean area, apply antibiotic ointment, oral antibiotics if
cellulitis present.
, ◉ Difference between bronchiolitis and asthma in infants.
Answer: Bronchiolitis: viral, under age 2, supportive care. Asthma:
recurrent wheezing, triggers.
◉ RSV diagnosis and management.
Answer: Clinical dx or nasal swab. Supportive care; hospitalization if
severe.
◉ Role of allergy testing in pediatric seasonal allergies.
Answer: Confirms allergens, guides avoidance and immunotherapy.
◉ Management of pediatric pneumonia.
Answer: Antibiotics if bacterial; admit if hypoxic or toxic-appearing.
◉ Hallmark features of cystic fibrosis.
Answer: Recurrent lung infections, failure to thrive, salty sweat, GI
malabsorption.
◉ Assessing speech delay in a toddler.
Answer: Screen with tools (e.g., MCHAT, ASQ), refer to speech
therapy.
◉ Signs of toilet training readiness.