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ENGLISH Pediatric Practical EXPECTED Q & A

Expected Questions Answers

EXAMINER QUESTIONS

What is the benefit of giving vitamin A with the measles vaccine?

STUDENT ANSWER

Vitamin A helps to increase the antibody of measles so that protection against measles can be provided for a long time. Vitamin A prevents damage to the retina and helps prevent blindness.

EXAMINER

Who gave the theory of intellectual development?

STUDENT

Jean Piaget

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Who gave the theory of moral development?

STUDENT

Lawrence Kohlberg and Piaget

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Who gave the theory of emotional development?

STUDENT

Erikson

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Who gave the psychosexual development theory?

STUDENT

Sigmund Freud

EXAMINER

When does head and chest circumference become equal?

STUDENT

Between 6 and 12 months of age

EXAMINER

How many total doses of vitamin A are given?

STUDENT

The first dose of vitamin A is 1 lakh IU given orally at 9 months. Thereafter, a total of 8 doses of 2 lakh IU are given every February and August till the child turns 4 years old. Thus a total of 9 doses of vitamin A are given. A total of 17 lakh IU of vitamin A is given to a child up to 4 years.

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What is Failure to Thrive (FTT)?

STUDENT

Failure to thrive is called failure to thrive when a child’s weight is less than normal for his age or the child is gaining weight due to any reason. The reasons for this may be worm infestation, poor nutrition, poor socio-economic condition, late weaning, mal absorption etc.

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What can be seen from the complications of mumps (MUMPS)?

STUDENT

Orchitis (inflammation of the testes), epididymitis, myocarditis, ocular paralysis etc.

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What is Battered Child Syndrome?

STUDENT

This is a non-accidental injury seen in children. A child who is physically, sexually or psychologically harmed by his parents or caregivers is called battered child syndrome. This includes not giving enough nutrition to the child, niggling him etc by the parents.

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What is enuresis?

STUDENT

Enuresis means bed wetting. In which the child passes urine in bed even after reaching 5 years of age. This child is seen due to lack of bladder control or fear, anxiety, urinary tract infection, neurological problems etc.

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What is a temper tantrum?

STUDENT

Uncontrollable anger is seen in this child due to frustration or non-fulfillment of his needs. In spells of this condition, the child engages in violent behavior.

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When and what type of surgical management is done in cleft lip? What is the risk in the child during this time?

STUDENT

Chilioplasty surgery is done after the baby is 2 to 3 months old and weighs 4 to 5 kilograms. During this time, the child is at risk of aspiration pneumonia and respiratory infection. To prevent it, take precautions while feeding the baby. Giving proper position etc..

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100 days COUGH Which problem is called?

STUDENT

Pertussis or whooping cough is called 100 days cough by Chinese.

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What is infantile syncope?

STUDENT

It is also called as breath holding spell. This child stops breathing for a while. This condition creates anxiety for parents. The reason for this happens is due to strict behavior or discipline from the parents. Breath Rocky Child shows his anger.

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What are the complications of thumb shaking?

STUDENT

Malocclusion of teeth (crooked teeth), chewing and swallowing problem, speech difficulty, change in face shape etc. can be seen.

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What is Retrolental Fibroplasia?

STUDENT

In pre-mature newborns, long-term administration of high-concentration visual oxygen damages the retinal blood vessels and may lead to blindness, known as retrolental fibroplasia. To prevent it, measure oxygen flow and concentration, and keep eye examination.

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What is Mental Retardation? What is its classification?

STUDENT

This is a sub-normal condition of mental function. They have subaverage intellectual ability. In it, the cognitive function of the child is less than normal, so his logical thinking, behavior, learning etc. are disturbed. It is called mental retardation. Its classification is done on the basis of IQ (Intelligent Quotient). In which Mild MR (IQ 51 to 70), Moderate MR (IQ 36 to 50), Severe MR (IQ 21 to 35), Profound MR (IQ < 20) are done accordingly.