PLE 2019 SAMPLEX – PEDIATRICS| 100 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1. How can infant's perception and cognition be demonstrated during the first months of life? Demonstrated by A. Crying when hungry or sleepy B. Eye gazing, head turning and sucking C. Smiling when approached by mom or dad D. Waking up during feeding period correct answer: A. Crying when hungry or sleepy 2. During early childhood, children should sleep for how long without interruption? A. 12-16 hours B. 11-13 hours C. 8-10 hours correct answer: C. 8-10 hours 3. Baby Nicole already knows how to play peek-a-boo. She copies sounds and movements of others and points at things. She is able to stand with support, crawl and get into sitting position without support, and pulls to stand. She has met the milestones of what age? A. 4 months B. 9 months C. 6 months D. 12 months correct answer: B. 9 months 4. The 9th month physical examination of an infant is difficult to do. Which endeavor is the LEAST likely way to get the child's cooperation? A. Talk to parent avoiding direct eye contact with child B. Examine the child while on parent's lap C. Talk to the child with direct eye contact D. Introduce the child to a small washable toy correct answer: A. Talk to parent avoiding direct eye contact with child 5. What is/are the cause/causes of digital clubbing? A. Chronic cardiac failure B. Acute respiratory insufficiency C. Defective heart valves D. Chronic hypoxia and chronic lung disease correct answer: A. Chronic cardiac failure 6. Which statement is FALSE with regards to the origin of chronic coughs A. Lower respiratory stimuli include excessive secretions, aspirated foreign material, inhaled dust/gases. B. Origin of coughs can also be a response to infectious agents or cigarette smoke. C. Nighttime cough suggests upper airway disease such as sinusitis.