Safeguarding children — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: The First Trimester Combined Screening for Down's Syndrome includes:\n_____\nhCG\nPAPP-A

Answer: Nuchal Translucency

Extra: First trimester combined screening (11–13+6 weeks) includes: \n1. Nuchal Translucency (NT) scan\n2. Serum PAPP-A (decreased in Down syndrome)\n3. Serum free β-hCG (increased in Down syndrome)

Flashcard 2: Methylphenidate causes stunted growth due to _____

Answer: appetite suppression

Flashcard 3: When is the MMR vaccine given in the routine vaccination schedule? _____

Answer: • 1st dose: 1 year old • 2nd dose: 3 years, 4 months old

Flashcard 4: If antenatal screening is positive for Down's syndrome, then _____ is offered if < 13 weeks

Answer: chorionic villi sampling

Flashcard 5: If antenatal screening is positive for Down's syndrome, then _____ is offered if > 15 weeks

Answer: amniocentesis

Flashcard 6: What is the most common reversible cause of speech & language problems? _____

Answer: Deafness - check hearing!!

Flashcard 7: You should suspect physical child abuse in an immobile child with _____

Answer: bruising, lacerations, or burns

Flashcard 8: Sexually transmitted diseases (_____, Gonorrhoea, or syphilis) is an indicator of child abuse

Answer: Chlamydia

Flashcard 9: When suspecting genital mutilation you should _____

Answer: contact the police

Flashcard 10: Fraser guidelines & Gillick competence state that _____, but cannot refuse treatment which may be deemed in their best interest

Answer: patients less than 16 years old may consent to treatment if they are deemed to be competent