Child Health Nursing MCQs

Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme was replaced by:

• MCH

• JSY

• RCH

• KSY

The type of play exhibited by toddlers where they play by themselves in the presence of other children is called:

• Passive play

• Cooperative play

• Solitary play

• Parallel play

Answer explanation

Parallel play can be defined as children playing side by side from one another. Parallel play is most common among toddlers and can take place at any age.

Cooperative play begins in the late preschool period. The play is organized by group goals.

Solitary play - The child plays intently with available materials but remains totally alone.

Which among the following statements describes the parallel play between two toddlers?

• Sharing crayons to color two different pictures

• Playing a board game with nurse

• Sitting near to each other and playing with own toys

• Sharing their toys with two different nurses

'Edema' is a sign in which of the following nutritional disorders?

• Kwashiorkor

• Marasmus

• Underweight

• Nutritional dwarfism

Which is the best parameter for acute severe malnutrition?

• Weight/height

• Height/age

• Weight/age

• Mid-arm circumference

All are seen in marasmus; except:

• Muscle wasting

• Hepatomegaly

• Low insulin

• Muscle wasting

'Flag sign' is a characteristic feature of which disease?

• Poliomyelitis

• Kwashiorkor

• Rickets

• Marasmus

Following are the clinical manifestations of marasmus; EXCEPT:

• Sugar baby

• Monkey face

• Baggy pants

• Skin and bone appearance

Which of the following is the best indicator of long-term nutritional status?

• Mid arm circumference

• Height for age

• Weight for age

• Weight for height

According to IAP classification, if weight for age is 61-70% which grade of malnutrition it is?

• Grade 1

• Grade 2

• Grade 3

• Grade 4