Child Health Exam
2025-2026
WITH QUALIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A6-month-old infant should be able to:
A. Sit without support
B. Roll over both ways
C. Walk independently
D. Speak two words
Answer: B
Rationale: By 6 months, infants typically roll both ways; sitting
unsupported comes later.
,2. The most appropriate toy for a toddler is:
A. Small beads
B. Puzzle with tiny pieces
C. Large blocks
D. Sharp scissors
Answer: C
Rationale: Toddlers need safe, large toys that promote motor
skills.
3. A sign of dehydration in a child is:
A. Increased urination
B. Moist mucous membranes
C. Sunken fontanelle
D. Weight gain
Answer: C
Rationale: A sunken fontanelle indicates fluid deficit.
4. The first immunization given at birth is:
A. DPT
B. OPV
C. Hepatitis B
D. Measles
,Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.
5. A normal heart rate for a newborn is:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 120–160 bpm
D. 180–200 bpm
Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have higher heart rates than adults.
6. The anterior fontanelle closes at:
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12–18 months
D. 24 months
Answer: C
Rationale: Closure typically occurs by 12–18 months.
7. The best way to prevent infection in children is:
A. Isolation
B. Hand hygiene
C. Antibiotics
, D. Vaccines only
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective infection
prevention.
8. A child with measles should be placed in:
A. Contact isolation
B. Droplet isolation
C. Airborne isolation
D. Standard precautions only
Answer: C
Rationale: Measles spreads via airborne particles.
9. The Apgar score assesses:
A. Growth
B. Neurological status
C. Newborn adaptation
D. Feeding ability
Answer: C
Rationale: It evaluates newborn adaptation at birth.
10. A sign of respiratory distress in infants:
A. Slow breathing