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Question 1

fluid behind drum
retracted drum
dull colour

Answer 1

otitis media with effusion

Question 2

difficult at school

have to shout loud to hear

Answer 2

OME

Question 3

loss of corneal reflex

Answer 3

acoustic neuroma associted with NF2

Question 4

pearly white on otoscopy and foul, cheesy discharge

Answer 4

cholestatoma

Question 5

when does normal head size return

Answer 5

24 hours

Question 6

what is caput succedaneum

Answer 6

diffuse swelling of scalp caused by the pressure of scalp against the dilating cervix in labour

Question 7

what is cephalohaematoma

Answer 7

collection of blood under periosteum of a skull bone

• doesnt cross suture lines
• if more than one bone affected, there will be a seperatino bwtween the 2 areas at suture
• presents 24-48 hours after birth

Question 8

symptoms of cytomegalo virus

Answer 8

developmental problems and deafness

Question 9

what are the symptoms of parovirus

Answer 9

anaemia

Question 10

normal baby sats

Answer 10

RR 40-60
HR - 120-140
CRT 2-3

Question 11

normal birth weights

Answer 11

low <2501g
very low <1501
extremely low <1001

Question 12

what do you do if puberty is delayed?

Answer 12

bone xray to check for ossification

- done on left wrist

Question 13

how to investigate for congenital hypothyroidism?

Answer 13

heel prick (gurthie) Test

Question 14

what is a retinoblastoma?

Answer 14

severe visual impairment in children @ 2 years, lack of red reflex, squint

Question 15

what are the features of tetralogy of falot?

Answer 15

ejection systolic murmur

maximum in the pulmonary area

Question 16

red flags for abnormal development?

Answer 16

asymmetry of movement
not reaching for objects by 6m
unable to sit supported by 12m
unable to speak / walk by 18m