Seizures: practice question

A Pediatrics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pediatrics · Seizures

Sample item

What feature defines a simple febrile seizure?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Generalized seizure lasting under fifteen minutes in a neurologically normal child

A simple febrile seizure is generalized, brief, and occurs once in 24 hours in an otherwise neurologically normal child with fever and no CNS infection, usually between six months and five years.

Option by option

  • A. Seizure caused by hypoglycemia

    Hypoglycemic seizure has a metabolic cause rather than febrile classification.

  • B. Generalized seizure lasting under fifteen minutes in a neurologically normal child (correct)

    Correct: brief generalized single febrile seizure fits the simple definition.

  • C. Any seizure in an afebrile infant

    Afebrile seizures need a different diagnostic approach.

  • D. Focal seizure lasting one hour

    Prolonged focal seizure is complex, not simple.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is B, Generalized seizure lasting under fifteen minutes in a neurologically normal child. A simple febrile seizure is generalized, brief, and occurs once in 24 hours in an otherwise neurologically normal child with fever and no CNS infection, usually between six months and five years.

Why is "Seizure caused by hypoglycemia" not the answer?

Hypoglycemic seizure has a metabolic cause rather than febrile classification.

Why is "Any seizure in an afebrile infant" not the answer?

Afebrile seizures need a different diagnostic approach.

Why is "Focal seizure lasting one hour" not the answer?

Prolonged focal seizure is complex, not simple.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Seizures in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: brief generalized single febrile seizure fits the simple definition.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Seizures?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.