Normal Child + Care

Question 1

A mother brings her 4 week old full-term baby to see you. She says the baby is always crying, particularly in the evenings and not easy to console. She has tried feeding more but with no effect. There is occasionally a small amount of regurgitation after feeds. The baby examines well and is growing normally.

What is the most likely cause of frequent crying in this baby?

Question 1Select one:

a.
Meningo-encephalitis

b.
Infantile colicky pain

c.
Non-specific causes

d.
Reflux oesophagitis

Answer 1

Non-specific causes

Question 2

Corrine is a two year old, who is constantly exasperating her mother by turning the computer on and off when she has been told not to touch it, and being loud and intrusive when friends are around. Her mother has been advised to use time out and wishes to know what this consists of.

For a child of this age, a routine time out procedure involves sending a child to their own room. What constraints are recommended for this intervention?

Question 2Select one:

a.
Reprimand at intervals if not settling

b.
Lock bedroom door for 5 minutes

c.
Ignore for 1 minute/year of age

d.
Carefully explain reasons for time-out

Answer 2

Ignore for 1 minute/year of age