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Regarding anatomical and physiological features in children that should be considered in the management of trauma, which ONE of the following is TRUE?

A. Ribs contribute most to the chest expansion during breathing
B. The larynx sits more anteriorly and inferiorly than in adults
C. The tidal volume per kilogram of body weight increases through to adulthood
D. Children have a higher circulating blood volume per kilogram of body weight than adults


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Regarding major trauma in children, which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Abdominal injury is the most common single-organ injury associated with death in children
B. Injuries to internal abdominal organs are more likely to occur in children than in adults
C. The absence of rib fractures on X-ray essentially excludes underlying lung injury
D. Bladder injuries are less common in children than in adults


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Which ONE of the following injuries is NOT typically considered as a non-accidental injury (NAI) in a child 2 years of age?

A. Bruising over shins
B. Spiral fracture of the tibia
C. Metaphyseal fractures of long bones
D. Posterior rib fractures


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Which ONE of the following is the MOST common manifestation of abusive head trauma in children?

A. Retinal haemorrhage
B. Brainstem infarction
C. Subdural haematoma
D. Extradural haematoma


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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE in the assessment of motor function in a patient with a severe head injury?

A. Decerebrate posture consists of abnormal flexor response in the arms with extension of the legs
B. Decerebrate posture consists of abnormal flexor response of the arms and legs
C. Decorticate posture consists of abnormal flexor response of the arms with extension of the legs
D. Decorticate posture consists of abnormal flexor response of the arms and legs




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