Pediatric Patient Scenarios Quiz

Cyanosis indicates inadequate oxygenation of tissues, commonly seen in respiratory distress.

Iron-deficiency anemia results from insufficient iron intake or absorption and is a common cause of pediatric anemia.

Kawasaki disease often presents with a 'strawberry tongue' appearance due to inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterial cause of acute otitis media in pediatric patients.

The primary symptom of intussusception in pediatric patients is sudden-onset abdominal pain, often accompanied by vomiting.

ORS is preferred for mild dehydration in pediatric gastroenteritis as it replenishes fluids and electrolytes.

Falls are the primary cause of head injuries in infants due to their lack of motor control.

PCV13 is administered to newborns to prevent infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Tetralogy of Fallot presents with a characteristic 'boot-shaped' heart on X-ray and a loud single S2 due to pulmonary stenosis.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is characterized by a distinctive 'whoop' sound during coughing fits.

Persistent high-grade fever for over 5 days is a hallmark of Kawasaki disease.

Lorazepam is the first-line drug for terminating status epilepticus in pediatric patients.

Rotavirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in pediatric patients worldwide.

Sudden-onset stridor and respiratory distress in a pediatric patient typically indicate foreign body aspiration.

Secondary brain injury, resulting from cascading events following the initial trauma, is the primary cause of death in severe traumatic brain injury cases.