Pedia Quiz 2

The ideal stage for a child’s first dental appointment is during:

• Toddler stage (1–3 yrs)

• Infancy (0–1 yr)

• Preschool (3–6 yrs)

• School age (6–12 yrs)

According to Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory, preschool children are in which stage?

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Autonomy vs. Shame

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Industry vs. Inferiority

The most important factor affecting child behavior during dental treatment is:

• Dentist’s attire

• Awareness of dental problem

• Time of appointment

• Child’s sibling presence

Which Frankl Behavior Rating corresponds to a child who is completely uncooperative?

• Rating 2

• Rating 3

• Rating 1

• Rating 4

Tell-show-do technique is most effective for children aged:

• <2 years

• ≥2 years

• 7 years

• Adolescents

Which type of play is parallel play?

• Playing alone with no peer involvement

• Observing others but not engaging

• Playing beside but not with another

• Playing interactively with assigned roles

A child with autism benefits most from:

• Multiple clinicians during treatment

• Short, simple directives and consistent caregiver presence

• Sedative drugs only

• Isolated operatory environment

The most common type of cerebral palsy is:

• Dyskinetic

• Ataxic

• Mixed

• Spastic

Which is NOT a quality of mental retardation?

• Delayed milestones

• Below average intelligence

• Rapid adaptation to demands

• Poor self-care

The mandibular foramen in children is located:

• More anterior and higher

• More posterior and lower

• More anterior and lower

• More posterior and higher