Peadiatrics Day 2 & 3 Quiz - Nurses Revision

Welcome to your Pediatrics Day 2 Quiz

25 Questions. 20 MCQs and 5 Fill in

August 31, 2025

1. What is intersex?

A. A condition where a person has both male and female reproductive organs.

B. A condition where reproductive or sexual anatomy doesn't align with traditional definitions of "male" or "female."

C. A genetic disorder causing infertility.

D. A hormonal imbalance leading to ambiguous genitalia.

2. Which of the following is NOT a cause of intersex conditions?

A. Genetic abnormalities

B. Hormonal imbalances

C. Environmental factors

D. Lack of emotional support

3. Which chromosome configuration is associated with Klinefelter syndrome?

A. 46, XY

B. 47, XXY

C. 46, XX

D. 45, XO

4. What is precocious puberty?

A. Puberty occurring at the usual age

B. Puberty occurring at an unusually early age

C. Puberty occurring after the age of 13

D. Puberty occurring after the age of 10

5. What is the most common type of precocious puberty?

A. Peripheral Precocious Puberty

B. Central Precocious Puberty

C. Isosexual precocious puberty

D. Heterosexual precocious puberty

6. What are the Tanner Stages used to assess in puberty?

A. Hormone levels

B. Bone density

C. Physical changes

D. Cognitive development

7. Which part of the brain is primarily affected in spastic cerebral palsy?

a) Basal ganglia

b) Cerebellum

c) Cortex

d) Hypothalamus

8. What is the main difference between partial and generalized seizures?

A. Partial seizures affect both hemispheres of the brain, while generalized seizures affect only one hemisphere.

B. Partial seizures involve abnormal electrical discharge in one area of the brain, while generalized seizures involve diffuse abnormal electrical activity in both hemispheres.

C. Partial seizures always result in loss of consciousness, while generalized seizures do not.

D. Generalized seizures always begin with an aura, while partial seizures do not.

9. What is the most common cause of seizures in infants aged before 2 years?

A. Head trauma

B. Fever

C. Metabolic disorders

D. Birth injuries

10. What is the primary cause of peripheral precocious puberty?

a) Tumors in the hypothalamus

b) Overproduction of cortisol

c) Autonomous production of sex steroids

d) Genetic mutations in the pituitary gland

11. What hormone is inhibited by aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole in the management of precocious puberty?

a) Estrogen

b) Progesterone

c) Testosterone

d) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

12. What psychological issue may arise in patients experiencing early puberty due to social pressures and high vulnerability?

a) Anxiety

b) Depression

c) Body image concerns

d) All of the above

13. What is a seizure?

a) A non-recurrent, abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing abnormal motor movements

b) A sudden, controlled electrical disturbance in the brain leading to consciousness loss

c) A temporary increase in brain activity resulting in heightened awareness

d) An involuntary contraction of voluntary muscles due to a malfunction in the spinal cord

14. Which statement regarding epilepsy is correct?

a) Epilepsy is always provoked by reversible stressors.

b) A single seizure is considered epilepsy.

c) Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures.

d) Epileptic seizures are always caused by known brain disorders.

15. What is the purpose of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in cerebral palsy management?

a) To treat epilepsy

b) To correct visual impairments

c) To reduce spasticity and chronic pain

d) To improve cognitive function

16. Which of the following is a non-epileptic seizure disorder?

a) Febrile seizures

b) Myoclonic seizures

c) Tonic-clonic seizures

d) Absence seizures

17. Which type of seizure involves sudden, brief jerks of a muscle or group of muscles?

a) Atonic seizures

b) Tonic seizures

c) Myoclonic seizures

d) Absence seizures

18. Which nursing intervention is essential during a seizure to prevent airway obstruction?

a) Encouraging the patient to speak

b) Providing supplemental oxygen

c) Inserting objects into the mouth

d) Turning the patient's head to the side

19. What is the recommended medical intervention for prolonged febrile seizures?

a) Administration of intravenous lorazepam

b) Immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy

c) Placement of the child in a cold bath

d) Administration of antipyretic medications

20. What is cerebral palsy?

a) A condition caused by brain damage during pregnancy or shortly after birth, affecting movement and muscle control.

b) A type of epilepsy characterized by recurrent seizures and loss of consciousness.

c) A neurological disorder characterized by excessive drooling and intellectual disabilities.

d) A condition resulting from spinal cord injuries causing paralysis and loss of sensation.