Paediatric Endocrine & Metabolic MCQs for Nursing Exams
93 questions with explanations · 26 free to practise now.
Paediatric Endocrine & Metabolic questions for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams, split into 2 topics. Open a topic to read sample questions with answers, or start free practice. Every question comes with a simple-English explanation.
Q2. Which intervention supports a child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and family?
Give only written materials
Avoid education until adolescence
Tell them it will go away
Education on insulin, glucose monitoring, diet and hypoglycemia treatment
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Answer: D. Education on insulin, glucose monitoring, diet and hypoglycemia treatment
Comprehensive family education is essential for safe management.
Q3. Which history increases the risk of an inborn error of metabolism?
Consanguineous parents
Maternal diabetes
Twin pregnancy
Breech delivery
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Answer: A. Consanguineous parents
Inborn errors – risk factors – Family history of unexplained neonatal or sibling deaths, consanguinity, repeated miscarriages, and relatives with acidosis, ataxia or hypoglycemia.
Q4. A newborn screen is positive for congenital hypothyroidism. Why is prompt treatment important?
To prevent hearing loss only
To prevent intellectual disability
It is not important
To cure the condition
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Answer: B. To prevent intellectual disability
Thyroid hormone is essential for brain development in infancy.
Q5. Which HbA1c is a common target for children with type 1 diabetes?
Less than 12%
Exactly 5%
Above 10%
Less than 7%
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Answer: D. Less than 7%
Current guidance suggests a target below 7% for many children, individualized to avoid hypoglycemia.
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Is Paediatric Endocrine & Metabolic asked in NORCET and other nursing officer exams?
Nursing exams test the core nursing subjects, so this subject is useful for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state exams. Check your exam's official syllabus for exact weightage.
