Paediatrics Questions
Conditions Covered
Exam Percentage
NICE Guidelines
Diagnosis and management of fever in young children, including risk stratification.
Recognition and emergency management of severe infections in children.
Stepwise management of acute asthma exacerbations in paediatric patients.
Immediate recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis in children.
Management principles for DKA in paediatric patients.
Diagnosis and management of viral laryngotracheobronchitis.
Clinical features and management of bronchiolitis in infants.
Diagnosis and surgical management of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Recognition and management of bowel telescoping in children.
Differentiation and management of physiological vs. pathological jaundice in neonates.
Understanding and managing seizures associated with fever in children.
Recognizing and responding to non-accidental injury and child protection concerns.
Understand normal child development across all domains (motor, speech, social) and recognize red flags for delayed or regressed milestones, a key UKMLA topic.
Focus on the \'acutely unwell child\' approach (ABCDE, PAT) and management of critical conditions like sepsis, meningitis, acute asthma, and anaphylaxis, frequently tested in the AKT.
Familiarize yourself with common paediatric illnesses across systems (respiratory, GI, neuro) and their management, referencing relevant NICE guidelines for best practice.
Be vigilant for signs of non-accidental injury and know your professional duties regarding child protection, a crucial aspect of the UKMLA and clinical practice.
Regularly engage with a high-quality question bank to apply your knowledge, identify weak areas, and become accustomed to the AKT exam format and question style.
The UKMLA (UK Medical Licensing Assessment) is a new exam for all medical students graduating from UK medical schools and international medical graduates. Paediatrics is a core specialty, heavily tested in the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) component, covering child health from neonates to adolescents, including growth, development, common illnesses, and emergencies.
Focus on understanding developmental milestones, common paediatric presentations, and emergency management (e.g., sepsis, asthma attacks). Practice UKMLA-style questions, integrate knowledge across systems, and be familiar with NICE guidelines relevant to child health. Pay attention to safeguarding principles as they are a critical component.
Yes, high-yield topics often include developmental assessment, neonatal conditions (jaundice, sepsis), common respiratory (bronchiolitis, croup, asthma) and gastrointestinal (gastroenteritis, pyloric stenosis, intussusception) issues, febrile illnesses, and safeguarding. Understanding the 'acutely unwell child' approach is also crucial.
Utilize comprehensive question banks that mimic the UKMLA AKT format, review NICE guidelines for paediatric conditions, and consult textbooks or online resources that focus on high-yield topics. Clinical experience and understanding the 'why' behind management decisions are also invaluable.
Safeguarding is a critical area. You'll be tested on recognizing signs of non-accidental injury, understanding different categories of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect), and knowing your professional and legal duties to escalate concerns. Scenarios often involve inconsistent histories or specific injury patterns.