Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Practice Questions

Question 1

All of the following are dashboard indicators used for monitoring of India Newborn Action Plan (INAP). Which one of them is an impact level indicator ?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal mortality rate

Answer

Caesarean section rate

Answer

Percentage of preterm births

Answer

Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a milestone typically expected at 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

Walking upstairs independently

Answer

Playing a simple ball game

Answer

Using 2 words that are meaningful

Answer

Spontaneous scribbling

Question 3

Which of the following is a CORE diagnostic criterion of autistic spectrum disorder according to DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Impaired communication

Answer

Impaired imagination

Answer

Language developmental delay

Answer

Vision problems

Question 4

A child with pervasive developmental disorder will have all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Impaired cognition

Answer

Stereotyped behaviour

Answer

Reduced social interaction

Answer

Poor language skills

Question 5

What is the significance of the persistence of the asymmetric tonic neck reflex in a 9-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle tone

Answer

Decreased muscle tone

Answer

Normal phenomenon

Answer

None of the options

Question 6

Which of the following statements about development milestones at 6 months of age is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Pincer grasp

Answer

Watching self in mirror

Answer

Sitting in tripod position

Answer

Monosyllable sounds

Question 7

Which of the following anthropometrical measurements is/are carried out to assess the growth of children under five years of age?

1. Weight measurement
2. Height measurement
3. Mid upper arm circumference
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Question 8

Consider the following disorders :

1. Delayed motor milestones
2. Spastic diplegia
3. Nyctalopia
4. Hearing defects
Which of the above disorders occur as part of the spectrum of iodine deficiency disorders ?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 3 only

Question 9

Which of the following are tools commonly used in the evaluation of children with cerebral palsy for motor function and spasticity assessment?
I. Gross Motor Function Classification System
II. Medical Research Council System
III. Modified Connors Scale (Connors-II)
IV. Modified Ashworth Scale

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

I and IV

Answer

III and IV

Answer

I and II

Answer

II and III

Question 10

A 37-week small-for-date neonate is most likely to develop

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycaemia

Answer

Hyaline membrane disease

Answer

Hypocalcaemia

Answer

Hypothermia

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Behavioral Problems in Young Children

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Mood and Anxiety Disorders

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