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  1. A 10-month-old is brought in with sudden-onset colicky abdominal pain, intermittent drawing up of legs, and one episode of 'redcurrant jelly' stool. What is the most likely diagnosis?

    Answer: Intussusception

    Intussusception classically presents in infants with intermittent colicky pain, drawing up of legs, and redcurrant jelly stools from mucosal ischemia.

  2. When calculating a fluid bolus for a pediatric patient in shock, what is the correct initial volume?

    Answer: 20 mL/kg of 0.9% NaCl

    The standard initial fluid bolus for a child in shock is 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid (0.9% NaCl or Ringer's lactate).

  3. During a newborn examination, you note the infant's left hand has a simian crease, upslanting palpebral fissures, and sandal gap between the first and second toes. What syndrome should you suspect?

    Answer: Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)

    Simian crease, upslanting palpebral fissures, and sandal gap are classic features of Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).

  4. A 7-year-old presents with a widespread purpuric rash on the lower limbs and buttocks, joint pain, and abdominal pain. His platelets are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

    Answer: Henoch-Schönlein purpura

    Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis) presents with palpable purpura on lower limbs/buttocks, arthralgia, and abdominal pain with normal platelet count.

  5. In assessing a child's Glasgow Coma Scale, which best describes a score of 8 or below?

    Answer: Severe impairment warranting airway protection

    A GCS of 8 or below indicates severe neurological impairment and is the threshold requiring consideration of definitive airway management.

  6. You are examining a 12-year-old with a 3-week history of polyuria and polydipsia. His capillary blood glucose is 28 mmol/L. What complication must you actively rule out?

    Answer: Diabetic ketoacidosis

    A new presentation of type 1 diabetes with very high glucose requires urgent assessment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with blood gas and ketones.

  7. A 3-year-old is found unresponsive. After calling for help, what is the correct initial pediatric BLS action?

    Answer: Give 5 rescue breaths first

    Pediatric BLS begins with 5 initial rescue breaths because cardiac arrest in children is usually secondary to respiratory arrest.

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