Paediatrics Day 1 Quiz - Nurses Revision

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20 Questions

December 13, 2025

1. What is the classification of Haemophilus influenzae based on the presence or absence of a capsule?

A) Gram-positive and Gram-negative

B) Aerobic and Anaerobic

C) Encapsulated and Unencapsulated

D) Cocci and Bacilli

2. Which type of Haemophilus influenzae is the most prevalent and notorious for causing severe diseases?

A) Type a

B) Type c

C) Type b

D) Type f

3. Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by Haemophilus influenzae?

A) Bacteremia

B) Otitis media

C) Malaria

D) Pneumonia

4. What is the primary mode of spread for Haemophilus influenzae?

A) Fecal-oral route

B) Vector-borne transmission

C) Person-to-person through respiratory droplets

D) Sexual contact

5. Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the risk of Haemophilus influenzae infection?

A) Large household size

B) High socioeconomic status

C) Childcare attendance

D) Chronic diseases

6. What is the first-line treatment for severe Haemophilus influenzae infections?

A) Penicillin

B) Macrolides

C) Third-generation cephalosporins

D) Aminoglycosides

7. What preventive measure is highly effective in reducing the incidence of invasive Haemophilus influenzae diseases?

A) Hand hygiene

B) Hib vaccine

C) Antibiotic prophylaxis

D) Respiratory etiquette

8. Which age group is particularly vulnerable to severe Haemophilus influenzae infections due to underdeveloped immune systems?

A) Adolescents

B) Young adults

C) Elderly

D) Infants

9. What complication may arise due to swelling of the epiglottis in Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis?

A) Joint damage

B) Airway obstruction

C) Sepsis

D) Hearing impairment

10. What are the three membranes that collectively enclose and protect the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges?

a) Parietal, occipital, temporal

b) Pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater

c) Diencephalon, mesencephalon, myelencephalon

d) Frontal, parietal, temporal

11. What is the classical triad of symptoms associated with meningitis?

a) Nuchal rigidity, fever, photophobia

b) Headache, fever, neck stiffness

c) Altered consciousness, vomiting, leg pain

d) Severe headache, seizures, photophobia

12. Which sign is specific for meningitis and is characterized by neck flexion causing involuntary knee and hip flexion?

a) Positive Kernig's sign

b) Positive Brudzinski's sign

c) Positive Chaddock's sign

d) Positive Babinski's sign

13. Which of the following conditions is associated with a lack of spleen and is considered a risk factor for meningitis?

a) Diabetes mellitus

b) Sickle cell disease

c) Asplenia

d) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

14. Which preventive measure involves placing the patient in a dedicated room and wearing protective gear to prevent the spread of the infectious agent to others?

a) Vaccination

b) Isolation precautions

c) Antibiotic prophylaxis

d) Personal hygiene

15. Which term is used to describe individuals with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't align with the traditional definitions of "male" or "female"?

a) Hermaphrodites

b) Congenital eunuchs

c) Intersex

d) Frigid

16. What are the two chromosome pairs in humans, representing genetic sex?

a) XY for females and XX for males

b) XY for males and XX for females

c) YY for males and XX for females

d) XX for males and XY for females

17. Which condition involves the overproduction of androgens by the adrenal glands, affecting genital development in females?

a) Turner syndrome

b) Klinefelter syndrome

c) Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

d) Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

18. What does "46" refer to in the context of intersex chromosomes?

a) The number of sex chromosomes in an abnormal human cell

b) The total number of chromosomes in a normal human cell

c) The number of chromosomes contributed by the father

d) The number of chromosomes contributed by the mother

19. Which type of surgery involves the removal of gonads to address concerns related to gonadal cancer risk or hormone imbalances?

a) Genital reconstruction surgery

b) Gonadectomy

c) Corrective surgery

d) Breast augmentation or chest reconstruction

20. What is one of the challenges faced by intersex individuals related to societal perceptions and acceptance?

a) Abandonment

b) Infanticide

c) Stigmatization

d) Unequal treatment