As a foundation doctor on the postnatal ward, you conduct a newborn examination on a two-day-old baby girl. She was delivered normally and in good condition. During the hip examination, you notice that the left hip can be relocated, which raises concerns. What is the next appropriate step in management?
A toddler is brought to the emergency department by a worried parent. The parent reports that the child was violently shaken by the caregiver. The paediatricians on duty observe retinal haemorrhages and suspect encephalopathy. What was identified on the CT head to complete the triad of features of Shaken Baby Syndrome?
A 5-year-old girl is discovered collapsed and unresponsive. Upon examination, there are no apparent obstructions in her airway. There are no signs of life and no indication of any respiratory efforts being made. Emergency assistance has been summoned and is en route.
What is the most suitable course of action to take next in her treatment?
A 4-year-old child is presented to your allergy clinic by anxious parents. The child has a previous medical record of a mild non-IgE mediated egg allergy. What course of action would you suggest?
A 16-year-old girl comes to see her doctor because she has not yet begun menstruating. During the physical examination, you observe that she has a short stature and a webbed neck. What would you anticipate hearing when listening to her heart?
A neonate is diagnosed with a cardiac congenital abnormality where the foetal aorta and pulmonary trunk are parallel with an absence of crossing. What medication should be initiated urgently before corrective surgery can be performed?
You are a junior doctor working in pediatrics. You are preparing cases for the morbidity and mortality meeting. What is the time frame that defines infant mortality?
A 3-month-old girl is brought to the morning clinic by her father. Since yesterday she has been taking reduced feeds and has been ‘not her usual self’. On examination the baby appears well but has a low-grade temperature of 38.2ºC. What is the most suitable course of action?
Which one of the following statements regarding croup is true?
A 20 year-old with no notable medical history enrolls at a new GP clinic upon moving to a different city. The clinic checks his immunization records and sends him an invite to get vaccinated. What vaccination should he get if he hasn’t received it before?