Buzzwords and Key Facts

Question 1

“Egg-on-side appearance”

Answer 1

Transposition of the great arteries

Question 2

Fluid level behind the drum/ retracted drum/ dull colour.

Answer 2

Otitis media with effusion (glue ear)

Question 3

Heel prick (Guthrie test) is the investigation of choice for which congenital condition

Answer 3

Hypothyroidism

Question 4

Setting sun sign

Answer 4

Raised ICP

Question 5

Edward’s syndrome chromosome

Answer 5

Chromosome 18

Question 6

Patau syndrome chromosome

Answer 6

Chromosome 13

Question 7

Down’s syndrome chromosome

Answer 7

Chromosome 21

Question 8

HYPERACTIVE, INATTENTIVE, IMPULSIVE

Answer 8

ADHD

Question 9

What vaccination do you give after 1 year and before 1 year

Answer 9

DTaP

Question 10

Diagnostic blood test in toddlers with hypovolaemic shock and a non-blanching purpuric rash

Answer 10

Meningococcal PCR

Question 11

What should be carried out before lumbar puncture

Answer 11

Clotting screen

Question 12

<1yr old unwell with mild fever, cough, reduced oral intake, noisy breathing, resp distress, good air entry but high pitched rhonchi and fine crepitations on auscultation

Answer 12

Bronchiolitis

Question 13

Why is tetracycline not used in children?

Answer 13

Can cause permanent discolouration of teeth and possible dental hypoplasia

Question 14

2-day-old infant with non-projectile bilious vomit - diagnosis and investigation?

Answer 14

Volvulus- AXR

Question 15

4-day-old infant with projectile vomiting and associated constipation, eager to feed - diagnosis and investigation?

Answer 15

Pyloric stenosis- Ultrasound

Question 16

Week old infant vomiting small amount after every feed, child well and gaining weight

Answer 16

Gastro-oesophageal reflux

Question 17

Child with a cold for a few days, and wakes up in middle of night SOB

Answer 17

Croup

Question 18

Barking cough

Answer 18

Croup

Question 19

Runny nose, wheeze, dry persistent cough

Answer 19

Bronchiolitis

Question 20

Parotid gland swelling

Answer 20

Mumps

Question 21

Double bubble appearance on a newborn who was feeding poorly and NG tube couldn’t be fitted

Answer 21

Duodenal atresia

Question 22

Vomiting child, milky substance

Answer 22

Pyloric stenosis