SMLE — Pediatrics MCQs
Practice 627 Pediatrics past-paper MCQs for SMLE, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
Pediatrics is a core part of the SMLE syllabus. HighYield's Pediatrics question bank collects 627MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Pediatrics Questions
A 1-year-old boy has 3 weeks of progressive abdominal distension and easy bruising, plus a painless left-sided neck swelling. Exam shows marked hepatosplenomegaly, multiple ecchymoses, and a firm, non-tender 3 cm cervical lymph node. The physician suspects a hematologic malignancy and wants to confirm the diagnosis AND subtype it to guide therapy. What is the most appropriate next investigation?
- A.MRI of the thorax
- B.Bone marrow aspiration
- C.Lumbar puncture
- D.EBV serology
Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis in newborns?
- A.Maternal diabetes mellitus alone
- B.Low birth weight
- C.Exclusive breastfeeding
- D.Term gestation
A 30-week gestation preterm infant weighing 1300 g develops abdominal distension and bloody stools on day 5 of life and is diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis. What was the strongest risk factor for this condition in this infant?
- A.Intrapartum maternal fever
- B.Maternal gestational diabetes
- C.Cesarean delivery
- D.Low birth weight (1300 g)
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