PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
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●● Clinical manifestation of breast fed jaundice.
Answer: *Usually within first few weeks to month of life
*Secondary to poor intake
●● what to assess for Determining hydration status.
Answer: *skin turgor
*mucous membranes
*peripheral pulses
*tears
*capillary filling
●● Clinical s/s of dehydration.
Answer: *sunken ant fontanel
*tachycardia
*decreased urinary output
*decreased B/P
, ●● What is the most common cause of acute stomach pain.
Answer: gastroenteritis
●● What is the most common complication in children with
gastroenteritis?.
Answer: dehydration
●● What is the initial treatment in Osgood Schlatter disease.
Answer: stretching
●● Recommended treatment for a Sprained ankel.
Answer: Ice, Elevation, NSAIDa (ice 20 mins off 30-45 mins for first
24-48 hrs)
●● What type of X-ray is best for diagnosing Legg-Calve-Perth?.
Answer: Frog leg
●● How to perform Rovsing sign?.
Answer: apply pressure to left lower abdomen
●● What is considered a positive sign with Rovsing exam.
Answer: pain in right side when pressure is released from left side