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Orthopaedics · Pediatric orthopaedics
Sample itemWhat symptom is characteristic of slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
A. Hip or knee pain with limp
The relevant Pediatric orthopaedics principle supports Hip or knee pain with limp; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.
Option by option
A. Hip or knee pain with limp (correct)
Correct. Hip or knee pain with limp directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.
B. Nasal congestion
Nasal congestion may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.
C. Painless hand tremor
Painless hand tremor does not correspond to the stated pediatric orthopaedics finding.
D. Double vision
Double vision is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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