NU 632
HC of Infants, Children & Adolescents
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common genetic disorder in
infants that requires early intervention?
- A. Down syndrome
- B. Cystic fibrosis
- C. Phenylketonuria
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: All listed disorders are genetic and require early
intervention for optimal outcomes.
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,2. What is the primary goal of immunotherapy in pediatric
oncology?
- A. To reduce the need for surgery
- B. To increase survival rates while minimizing side effects
- C. To replace chemotherapy
- D. To prevent cancer recurrence
- ANS: B. To increase survival rates while minimizing side
effects
- Rationale: Immunotherapy aims to enhance the body's
immune response to cancer cells, improving survival rates and
reducing side effects compared to traditional treatments.
3. Which of the following is a key component of precision
medicine in pediatrics?
- A. Standardized treatment protocols
- B. Genetic profiling
- C. Population-based studies
- D. Traditional diagnostic methods
- ANS: B. Genetic profiling
- Rationale: Precision medicine involves tailoring treatments
based on individual genetic profiles to improve outcomes.
©2025
,4. Telemedicine has become increasingly important in pediatric
care due to:
- A. The COVID-19 pandemic
- B. Increased access to healthcare
- C. Cost-effectiveness
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: Telemedicine provides remote access to
healthcare, which has been crucial during the pandemic and offers
cost-effective solutions.
5. Which of the following is a common mental health condition
in adolescents?
- A. Hypertension
- B. Diabetes
- C. Depression
- D. Asthma
- ANS: C. Depression
- Rationale: Depression is a prevalent mental health condition
among adolescents, requiring appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
©2025
, 6. The primary treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) involves a
diet low in __________.
- ANS: phenylalanine
- Rationale: PKU is managed by restricting phenylalanine
intake to prevent cognitive impairment.
7. The use of __________ in pediatric care allows for remote
monitoring and consultations.
- ANS: telemedicine
- Rationale: Telemedicine enables healthcare providers to
offer remote care, improving access and convenience.
8. __________ is a genetic disorder characterized by the
presence of an extra chromosome 21.
- ANS: Down syndrome
- Rationale: Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21, leading
to developmental and physical challenges.
9. In pediatric oncology, __________ therapy uses the body's
immune system to fight cancer.
- ANS: immunotherapy
- Rationale: Immunotherapy leverages the immune system to
target and destroy cancer cells.
©2025
HC of Infants, Children & Adolescents
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common genetic disorder in
infants that requires early intervention?
- A. Down syndrome
- B. Cystic fibrosis
- C. Phenylketonuria
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: All listed disorders are genetic and require early
intervention for optimal outcomes.
©2025
,2. What is the primary goal of immunotherapy in pediatric
oncology?
- A. To reduce the need for surgery
- B. To increase survival rates while minimizing side effects
- C. To replace chemotherapy
- D. To prevent cancer recurrence
- ANS: B. To increase survival rates while minimizing side
effects
- Rationale: Immunotherapy aims to enhance the body's
immune response to cancer cells, improving survival rates and
reducing side effects compared to traditional treatments.
3. Which of the following is a key component of precision
medicine in pediatrics?
- A. Standardized treatment protocols
- B. Genetic profiling
- C. Population-based studies
- D. Traditional diagnostic methods
- ANS: B. Genetic profiling
- Rationale: Precision medicine involves tailoring treatments
based on individual genetic profiles to improve outcomes.
©2025
,4. Telemedicine has become increasingly important in pediatric
care due to:
- A. The COVID-19 pandemic
- B. Increased access to healthcare
- C. Cost-effectiveness
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: Telemedicine provides remote access to
healthcare, which has been crucial during the pandemic and offers
cost-effective solutions.
5. Which of the following is a common mental health condition
in adolescents?
- A. Hypertension
- B. Diabetes
- C. Depression
- D. Asthma
- ANS: C. Depression
- Rationale: Depression is a prevalent mental health condition
among adolescents, requiring appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
©2025
, 6. The primary treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) involves a
diet low in __________.
- ANS: phenylalanine
- Rationale: PKU is managed by restricting phenylalanine
intake to prevent cognitive impairment.
7. The use of __________ in pediatric care allows for remote
monitoring and consultations.
- ANS: telemedicine
- Rationale: Telemedicine enables healthcare providers to
offer remote care, improving access and convenience.
8. __________ is a genetic disorder characterized by the
presence of an extra chromosome 21.
- ANS: Down syndrome
- Rationale: Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21, leading
to developmental and physical challenges.
9. In pediatric oncology, __________ therapy uses the body's
immune system to fight cancer.
- ANS: immunotherapy
- Rationale: Immunotherapy leverages the immune system to
target and destroy cancer cells.
©2025
