Growth, Development & Safeguarding — MCQs

Growth, Development & Safeguarding — MCQs

Growth, Development & Safeguarding — MCQs

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Q141

A 16-month-old boy presents to the emergency department with a swollen, painful right thigh. The father reports the child fell from a standing position. X-ray shows a spiral fracture of the right femur. The child appears well-nourished and developmental assessment shows he can walk independently and say 6 words. Blood tests show normal calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, and vitamin D. The family is known to social services due to previous domestic violence incidents. Analyzing all available information, which factor most significantly increases the probability that this injury is non-accidental?

Q142

A paediatric registrar reviews a 3-month-old infant with failure to thrive. Birth weight was on the 50th centile, but current weight is on the 2nd centile. The parents appear disheveled and the flat smells strongly of cannabis. The infant has poor eye contact and appears listless. There are no dysmorphic features or signs of organic disease. Observed feeding shows poor attachment and the mother appears disengaged. What combination of factors most strongly indicates this is neglect rather than an organic cause?

Q143

A 3-year-old boy is referred with concerns about language development. He can only say approximately 10 single words and does not combine words. He communicates mainly through gestures and becomes frustrated when not understood. He can follow simple one-step commands, plays appropriately with toys, and interacts well with his parents. His hearing test is normal. Which additional developmental domain assessment is most critical before determining the underlying cause?

Q144

A 14-year-old girl discloses to her GP that her stepfather has been touching her inappropriately for the past 6 months. She is very distressed and asks the doctor not to tell anyone as she fears breaking up the family. Her mother is in the waiting room. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Q145

A 7-year-old girl has been growing along the 50th centile for height until age 5, but over the past 2 years her height has fallen to just below the 9th centile. Her weight remains on the 50th centile. She appears well but her mother is concerned. Bone age X-ray shows a bone age of 5 years. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Q146

A 6-week-old infant presents to the emergency department with a fractured left femur. The parents report the baby rolled off the sofa onto a carpeted floor. The infant was born at term with no complications and has been feeding well. On examination, there are no other injuries and the infant appears well-cared for. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Q147

A 5-year-old boy is referred by his school due to concerns about his social interactions. He has excellent verbal skills with advanced vocabulary but struggles to make friends. He becomes very upset if his daily routine changes and has an intense interest in train timetables, which he can recite in detail. He avoids eye contact during the consultation. Which assessment tool would be most appropriate to aid diagnosis?

Q148

A 15-month-old girl is reviewed in the developmental clinic. She can walk holding onto furniture but cannot walk independently. She can say 3 words with meaning and can build a tower of 2 cubes. She can drink from a cup with help but cannot use a spoon. Her hearing and vision screening tests are normal. What is the most appropriate management?

Q149

A 2-year-old boy attends the emergency department with his mother. She reports he fell down three stairs yesterday. On examination, he has a 3cm bruise on his right cheek, appears withdrawn, and becomes upset when approached. His mother states he has always bruised easily. A full blood count, clotting screen, and von Willebrand factor assay are all normal. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Q150

During a safeguarding training session, junior doctors discuss physical abuse patterns. A presentation shows photographs of various injuries in children. Which pattern of bruising would be most specific for non-accidental injury rather than accidental trauma in a mobile toddler?

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