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UPSC CMS Pediatrics - Growth, Development & Behavioral Pediatrics
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Duration
15 Mins
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Marking Scheme
+4.00 / -1.00
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Textbook Citations
Harrison & Bailey
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Target Exam
UPSC CMS
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Question 1
A 9-month-old male infant is brought for a well-baby check-up. His mother reports he can sit unsupported for brief periods, grasps small objects with a raking motion, smiles responsively, and babbles. She is concerned because he is not yet crawling. On examination, his weight and length are at the 50th percentile. Head circumference is also appropriate. Muscle tone and reflexes are normal. Which of the following statements best describes his developmental status?
A. He shows significant global developmental delay requiring immediate intervention.
B. His motor development is slightly delayed, but other domains are appropriate.
C. His developmental milestones are within the expected range for his age.
D. He is advanced in fine motor skills but delayed in gross motor skills.
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
At 9 months, sitting unsupported, grasping with a raking motion, responsive smiling, and babbling are all age-appropriate milestones. Crawling typically emerges between 7-10 months, but many infants skip crawling entirely and move directly to cruisin...
Question 2
A 2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her parents who are concerned about her language development. She uses about 10-15 single words and does not combine two words. She follows simple one-step commands and points to objects when named. Her social interactions include playing peek-a-boo and showing affection. Physical examination is unremarkable. What is the most appropriate initial step in her management?
A. Referral for an auditory brainstem response (ABR) test.
B. Prescribe a course of antibiotics for possible otitis media with effusion.
C. Reassure parents and advise them to wait until age 3 for further evaluation.
D. Recommend a formal speech and language evaluation.
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
At 2 years of age, a child should typically be combining two words (e.g., 'more milk'), have a vocabulary of at least 50 words, and follow two-step commands. This child's expressive language (10-15 words, no two-word phrases) is delayed, although her...
Question 3
A 6-year-old boy presents with concerns about his academic performance. His parents report that he frequently fidgets, has difficulty staying seated in class, often interrupts others, and struggles to complete tasks. He is often forgetful and misplaces his belongings. These behaviors are observed at home and at school. His teacher also reports similar observations. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
B. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
C. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
D. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
The clinical presentation of frequent fidgeting, difficulty staying seated, interrupting others, struggling to complete tasks, forgetfulness, and misplacing belongings, present in multiple settings (home and school), is highly characteristic of Atten...
Question 4
A 4-month-old infant is noted to have persistent head lag when pulled to a sitting position. He smiles responsively and coos. He can briefly track objects past midline. His mother reports he occasionally bears weight on his legs when held upright. What developmental domain is most concerning in this infant?
A. Fine motor development
B. Gross motor development
C. Language development
D. Social-emotional development
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
At 4 months, an infant should typically have no head lag when pulled to a sitting position. Persistent head lag is a red flag for gross motor delay. While he occasionally bears weight on his legs, the head lag is a significant indicator. His social (...
Question 5
Parents of a 3-year-old boy report that he rarely makes eye contact, does not respond to his name, plays by himself, and lines up his toy cars repeatedly. He also has difficulty with changes in routine and sometimes flaps his hands when excited. His language development is delayed, with only a few single words. Physical examination is normal. Which of the following conditions is most consistent with these findings?
A. Selective Mutism
B. Reactive Attachment Disorder
C. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
The constellation of symptoms including poor eye contact, not responding to name, solitary play, repetitive behaviors (lining up toys, hand flapping), resistance to change, and language delay are classic diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disord...