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1. Match the correct car safety device for each child: Which car safety device is appropriate for the following children? A. Rear-facing car seat B. Forward-facing seat with harness C. Belt-positioning booster seat D. Seat belt 1. An 18-month-old born at 38 weeks' gestation 2. A 9-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall 3. A 1-year-old who is at 50th percentile in height and weight 4. A 7-year-old who is at 75th percentile in height and weight A. 1-B 2-D 3-A 4-C B. 1-A 2-D 3-A 4-C C. 1-C 2-B 3-D 4-A D. 1-A 2-C 3-C 4-B Correct Answer: B Rationale: • Children under 2 years or until they outgrow the rear-facing height/weight limit should remain rear-facing. • A 9-year-old over 4'9" can transition to a seat belt. • A 1-year-old still requires rear-facing for optimal protection. • A 7-year-old likely still fits a booster seat for proper belt fit. 2. Vaccine most likely to cause mild fever post-injection in 6-month-old: What vaccine is most likely to cause a mild 1–2-day fever after administration in a 6-month-old? A. Inactivated polio virus (IPV) B. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) C. Pneumococcal conjugate 13-valent vaccine (PCV13) D. Injectable influenza vaccine Correct Answer: C Rationale: PCV13 is associated with local site reactions and low-grade fever, especially in infants. These mild symptoms are common and self-limiting. 3. Immunization to omit for a 13-year-old with no vaccination record: Which vaccine should be omitted when updating immunizations for a 13-year-old with no documented vaccines? A. Hepatitis B B. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) C. Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) D. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Correct Answer: B Rationale: Hib vaccine is not routinely given after age 5 as the risk for invasive disease decreases, and the vaccine is not effective in older children. 4. Most common ACS symptom in elderly diabetic woman: What symptom is most likely in a 78-year-old diabetic woman with suspected ACS? A. Retrosternal chest pain radiating to left arm B. Syncope C. Unusual fatigue D. Nausea and vomiting Correct Answer: C Rationale: Older adults, particularly women with diabetes, often present with atypical symptoms like fatigue rather than classic chest pain in ACS. 5. Cardiac exam finding needing urgent follow-up in a healthy athlete: Which of the following cardiac findings in a 16-year-old athlete requires immediate evaluation? A. Physiologic split of second heart sound B. Grade 2/6 midsystolic murmur increasing with standing & loud S4 C. Normal PMI and louder S1 at apex D. Innocent systolic murmur disappearing when standing Correct Answer: B Rationale: A murmur that intensifies with standing and is associated with an S4 may indicate hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a leading cause of sudden death in athletes. 6. Best next step for Jane with midsystolic click and murmur: What is the most appropriate next step for a 27-year-old woman with a midsystolic click and murmur that changes with position? A. Prophylactic antibiotics B. Stop exercising C. Discontinue oral contraceptives D. Order an echocardiogram Correct Answer: D Rationale: A positional murmur and click suggest mitral valve prolapse. Echocardiography is necessary for diagnosis and risk stratification. 7. Diagnosis for elderly woman with murmur and dizziness on exertion: What is the most likely diagnosis for an 82-year-old woman with exertional dizziness and a harsh systolic murmur radiating to the neck? A. Mitral stenosis B. Carotid artery dissection C. Systolic heart disease D. Calcific aortic stenosis Correct Answer: D Rationale: Classic findings of calcific aortic stenosis include systolic murmur at upper sternal border with radiation to neck, delayed carotid upstroke, and exertional symptoms. 8. Likely cause of systolic murmur in a healthy 18-year-old athlete: A harsh systolic murmur radiating to the neck in an asymptomatic 18-year-old most likely indicates: A. Aortic stenosis B. Aortic regurgitation C. Mitral valve prolapse D. Physiologic murmur Correct Answer: A Rationale: Even in asymptomatic athletes, a harsh systolic murmur radiating to the neck is concerning for aortic stenosis and needs further evaluation. 9. Murmur characteristics pointing to mitral regurgitation: A 62-year-old man has a holosystolic murmur radiating to the axilla that increases on left lateral decubitus. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Mitral valve prolapse B. Aortic stenosis C. Pulmonic stenosis D. Mitral regurgitation Correct Answer: D Rationale: Classic signs of mitral regurgitation include holosystolic murmur, best heard at the apex and radiating to the axilla, often louder in the left lateral position. 10. Classic gouty arthritis presentation: What is the most common presentation of acute gouty arthritis? A. Swelling at the 3rd distal interphalangeal joint B. Redness at the first metatarsophalangeal joint C. White nodular lesion on the ear D. Effusion in the right knee Correct Answer: B Rationale: The first metatarsophalangeal joint (big toe) is the most commonly affected site in acute gout, often red, swollen, and painful. 11. Ineffective gout treatment during acute attack: Which medication is NOT effective for treating an acute gouty arthritis episode? A. Intraarticular corticosteroid B. Naproxen C. Febuxostat D. Colchicine Correct Answer: C Rationale: Febuxostat lowers uric acid but is not used in acute gout attacks as it doesn't relieve current inflammation. 12. Not a trigger for gout flare: Which is not a known trigger of acute gouty arthritis? A. Thiazide diuretics B. Organ meat consumption C. Alcohol use D. Increased intake of acidic foods Correct Answer: D Rationale: Gout is triggered by purine metabolism, and while meat, alcohol, and diuretics increase uric acid, acidic food is not a known trigger. 13. Most appropriate action for 13-year-old with no vaccinations and recent international travel: A 13-year-old with no prior vaccinations is scheduled for international travel. Which of the following vaccines should not be delayed? A. Varicella B. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) C. Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) D. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine Correct Answer: D Rationale: Meningococcal vaccination is especially important for adolescents and those traveling to highrisk areas. While Hib is unnecessary after age 5, meningococcal coverage is crucial for this age group. 14. Indication for hospital admission in community-acquired pneumonia: Which of the following findings in a 68-year-old man with pneumonia suggests the need for inpatient hospitalization? A. Temperature 100.8°F (38.2°C) B. Respiratory rate 32/min C. Oxygen saturation 94% on room air D. Productive cough for 3 days Correct Answer: B Rationale: A respiratory rate 30/min is a severity marker and is part of the CURB-65 criteria, indicating increased risk and need for hospitalization. 15. Most appropriate first-line treatment for bacterial sinusitis: Which of the following is considered first-line antibiotic therapy for acute bacterial sinusitis? A. Azithromycin B. Amoxicillin-clavulanate C. Ciprofloxacin D. Doxycycline Correct Answer: B Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is the recommended first-line treatment due to rising resistance of S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae to macrolides. 16. Screening recommendation for colorectal cancer: At what age should routine colorectal cancer screening begin in an average-risk adult? A. 40 years B. 45 years C. 50 years D. 55 years Correct Answer: B Rationale: The USPSTF now recommends beginning screening at age 45 for average-risk adults due to rising incidence in younger populations. 17. Diagnostic hallmark of temporal arteritis: Which of the following is most characteristic of temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis)? A. Hypertension B. Jaw claudication C. Facial numbness D. Periorbital edema Correct Answer: B Rationale: Jaw claudication is a hallmark symptom. Temporal arteritis can cause blindness if not treated promptly with corticosteroids. 18. First-line treatment for iron deficiency anemia: What is the preferred first-line therapy for iron deficiency anemia? A. IV iron sucrose B. Ferrous sulfate 325 mg orally TID C. Blood transfusion D. Vitamin B12 injections Correct Answer: B Rationale: Oral ferrous sulfate is the first-line treatment unless there is severe anemia or intolerance, in which case IV iron may be used. 19. Condition with bilateral lower extremity edema and jugular vein distension: Which diagnosis is most consistent with bilateral leg edema, JVD, and hepatomegaly? A. Chronic venous insufficiency B. Deep vein thrombosis C. Right-sided heart failure D. Cellulitis Correct Answer: C Rationale: Right heart failure causes systemic congestion—leg edema, JVD, and liver enlargement—due to backup into the venous system. 20. Best first-line therapy for newly diagnosed hypertension in a 56-year-old Black patient: A 56-year-old Black man is newly diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which is the most appropriate initial antihypertensive agent? A. Beta-blocker B. ACE inhibitor C. Thiazide diuretic D. Alpha-blocker Correct Answer: C Rationale: Thiazide diuretics (or calcium channel blockers) are first-line for Black adults per JNC 8 guidelines due to better BP control outcomes. When examining a 1-day-old boy who was born at 39-weeks' gestation, the NP notes a flat facial profile, hypotonia, hyperflexible joints, a single palmar crease in both hands, and Brushfield spots. This is most suggestive of: Cerebral palsy. Down syndrome (Trisomy 21). Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18). Fragile X syndrome. - Ans - Ans: Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).