Paediatrics Day 7 Quiz - Nurses Revision

Welcome to your Pediatrics Day 7 Quiz

15 MCQ's and 5 fil ins

August 30, 2025

1. What is a hydrocele?

a) Accumulation of blood within the testicular sac

b) Accumulation of air within the testicular sac

c) Accumulation of serous fluid within the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum

d) Accumulation of urine within the scrotal region

2. Which muscle contracts to give the scrotum its wrinkled appearance?

a) Cremaster muscle

b) Dartos muscle

c) Sphincter muscle

d) Tensor fasciae latae

3. What is the main function of the scrotum?

a) To produce sperm

b) To store urine

c) To protect the testes and keep them at a temperature below the normal body temperature

d) To regulate blood flow to the testes

4. Which type of hydrocele is often found in newborns and may resolve over time?

a) Primary hydrocele

b) Secondary hydrocele

c) Communicating hydrocele

d) Non-communicating hydrocele

5. Which type of hydrocele is characterized by the sac not closing, allowing fluid to flow back into the abdomen?

a) Primary hydrocele

b) Secondary hydrocele

c) Communicating hydrocele

d) Non-communicating hydrocele

6. What is the most common cause of secondary hydroceles?

a) Testicular cancer

b) Testicular trauma

c) Acute or chronic epididymo-orchitis

d) Testicular torsion

7. Which type of hydrocele occurs when the processus vaginalis remains patent only around the testes?

a) Congenital hydrocele

b) Infantile hydrocele

c) Encysted hydrocele of the cord

d) Vaginal hydrocele

8. What is the recommended method of diagnosing a primary hydrocele?

a) Ultrasound imaging

b) Blood tests

c) Transillumination

d) MRI scan

9. Which approach is mostly preferred for pediatric hydroceles during surgical management?

a) Scrotal approach

b) Inguinal approach

c) Sclerotherapy

d) Hydrocelectomy

10. What is the recommended management for hydroceles appearing in the first year of life?

a) Observation only

b) Aspiration and sclerotherapy

c) Surgical removal

d) Antibiotic therapy

11. What is eczema?

A) A bacterial skin infection

B) A fungal skin condition

C) A dermatologic problem characterized by inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough patches of skin

D) A type of skin cancer

12. What are the common symptoms of eczema in infants?

A) Rashes on the back and buttocks

B) Dry and scaly skin that spans the entire body

C) Rashes behind the creases of elbows or knees, neck, wrists, ankles, and buttock-leg creases

D) Redness and inflammation of the cheeks and scalp

13. Which of the following is NOT a factor believed to contribute to the development of eczema?

A) Genetic factors

B) Immune system dysfunction

C) Exposure to extreme temperatures

D) Environmental exposures

14. What type of hypersensitivity reactions are involved in the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis?

A) Type I and Type III

B) Type II and Type IV

C) Type I and Type IV

D) Type II and Type III

15. Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for managing atopic dermatitis?

A) Avoiding triggers

B) Taking hot showers

C) Daily bathing and moisturizing

D) Wearing loose, cotton clothing