Give crisp and concise answer from latest edition of Ghai textbook of

Give crisp and concise answer from latest edition of Ghai textbook of pediatrics

Reading File

Finding Sources

All questions answered. Here is a quick summary of the MCQ keys for easy reference:

MCQ Answer Key - Quick Reference

Q	Answer	Key Point
1	(b) NEC	Pneumatosis intestinalis in preterm = NEC
2	(b) SAM	WHZ < -3 SD = SAM
3	(d) Both A and C	≥4 relapses/12 months OR ≥2 relapses/6 months
4	(b) Parainfluenza	Croup = Steeple sign = Parainfluenza type 1
5	(c) Fast breathing >40/min	IMNCI most sensitive sign for pneumonia
6	(a) Rectal Suction Biopsy	Gold standard for Hirschsprung
7	(b) Knee-chest position	Increases SVR, reduces right-to-left shunt
8	(c) DTwP	Whole-cell pertussis contraindicated in progressive neurological disease
9	(a) Sydenham's Chorea	Major Jones criterion (Fever/ESR/Arthralgia = minor)
10	(b) 2 ml/kg of 10% Dextrose IV	= 200 mg/kg glucose bolus
11	(a) Low C3	APSGN = low C3, normal C4
12	(a) Duodenal Atresia	Double bubble = duodenal atresia
13	(d) Coronary Artery Aneurysm	Kawasaki disease - most serious complication
14	(a) Vigabatrin	DOC for West syndrome with TSC
15	(c) 18 months	Walking + 2-3 words + 2-cube tower = 18 months
16	(c) IV Adrenaline	NRP: PPV + compressions → if HR <60, give IV Adrenaline
17	(d) HDN	Vit K at birth prevents VKDB/HDN
18	(a) Target cells	Thalassemia major smear hallmark
19	(b) IV Fluid Bolus NS	DKA: fluids first, insulin second
20	(d) Koplik's spots	Pathognomonic of measles