Forensic Evidence Collection — MCQs

Which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator of sexual abuse:

Disputed maternity can be solved by using the following tests, EXCEPT:

An 11-year-old female in the school was brought to the principal by a teacher because she is always crying, unattentive, and not taking an interest in any activity. On further investigation, the girl revealed that she was inappropriately touched by her uncle on her private parts at her home. To whom should the principal report this incident?

A child presented with blunt abdominal trauma, the first investigation to be done is -

In the case of a 7 -year-old school-going child, which would be the most appropriate indicator to measure the current nutritional status?

A 5-month-old infant is brought in for a routine visit. What is the probable cause for the following findings?

A 6-month-old comatose infant presents with multiple broken bones in various stages of healing, a bulging anterior fontanelle, and retinal hemorrhages. Which of the following is the major abnormality most likely associated with this presentation?

A two-month-old infant presents with irritability and lethargy. The parents state he was well until he rolled off the couch onto the floor on the previous day. On examination, he is inconsolable and afebrile. The fontanels are full and tense. He has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in your office. What is the most important additional diagnostic study?

What are the three components of the triad seen in shaken baby syndrome?

A 3-year-old girl presents with multiple bruises and X-rays reveal three fractures at different stages of healing, along with excessive callus formation. The mother claims the child fell down the stairs, but the father is reportedly an alcoholic. What is the most likely diagnosis?