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1A term newborn is delivered with weak respiratory effort and a heart rate of 80 bpm despite drying, warming, stimulation and airway positioning. According to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, what is the most appropriate next step?
2At one minute of life a newborn has a heart rate of 130 bpm, slow irregular respirations, some flexion of limbs, a grimace to suction, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score?
3A 2-day-old term breastfed infant has a total serum bilirubin that is rising but remains below the phototherapy threshold for age, with no signs of haemolysis and a normal examination. What is the most likely cause of the jaundice?
4A jaundiced newborn develops jaundice within the first 24 hours of life with a positive direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test, anaemia and reticulocytosis. The mother is blood group O positive and the baby is group A positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
5A preterm infant born at 28 weeks develops respiratory distress shortly after birth with tachypnoea, grunting, retractions and a chest radiograph showing a diffuse ground-glass appearance with air bronchograms. What is the underlying cause?
6A 3-day-old infant presents with poor feeding, lethargy, temperature instability and apnoea. Blood cultures grow Group B Streptococcus. Which empirical antibiotic regimen is most appropriate for early-onset neonatal sepsis pending sensitivities?
7A healthy term infant is born and the parents ask when the first dose of measles-containing vaccine is routinely given in WHO-aligned national schedules. What is the recommended age?
8According to the WHO routine immunization schedule, at which ages is the primary series of pentavalent (DTP-HepB-Hib) vaccine typically given?
9A child with severe combined immunodeficiency is identified at 2 months of age. Which routine vaccine is contraindicated in this child?
10A mother brings her 4-month-old for vaccination. The infant has a runny nose and a temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius but is feeding well and active. What is the correct action regarding the scheduled vaccines?
About the Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1 Exam
The Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1 written examination is the first-part assessment in the Arab Board pediatric residency pathway, run by the Arab Board of Health Specializations and sat across Arab League countries including the UAE. It is a single written paper of approximately 150 best-of-five single-best-answer MCQs in clinical-vignette style, testing the basic and clinical science foundations of general paediatrics.
Exam sponsor: Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
A single written paper of approximately 150 best-of-five single-best-answer MCQs presented as clinical vignettes, covering the breadth of general paediatrics.
Time Limit
Approximately 3 hours for the single written paper
Passing Score
ABHS does not publish a single fixed official pass mark applicable to all sittings; a threshold of around 60% is commonly reported by candidates. Confirm the definitive standard with your national training council.
Exam / Certification Fees
Set by the Arab Board of Health Specializations and individual national councils, varying by country and training year. Confirm the current Part 1 fee with your council, as fees change periodically.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Neonatology
Neonatal resuscitation, prematurity, jaundice, sepsis, hypoglycaemia and common newborn problems.
Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Vaccine-preventable diseases, viral exanthems, sepsis, immunodeficiency and allergy assessment.
Growth, Development and Nutrition
Milestones, red flags, corrected age, breastfeeding, weaning, malnutrition, rickets and iron deficiency.
Pediatric Emergencies
Anaphylaxis, paediatric life support, poisoning, sepsis, epiglottitis, asthma and safeguarding.
Cardiology
Cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart disease, heart failure, rheumatic fever and innocent murmurs.
Gastroenterology
Pyloric stenosis, intussusception, coeliac disease, Hirschsprung disease and biliary atresia.
Neurology
Febrile seizures, status epilepticus, absence epilepsy and bacterial meningitis.
Hematology and Oncology
Leukaemia, thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, G6PD deficiency, ITP and Wilms tumour.
Nephrology
Nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, urinary tract infection and nocturnal enuresis.
Endocrinology
Diabetes and ketoacidosis, congenital hypothyroidism, adrenal hyperplasia and growth disorders.
Respiratory
Asthma, bronchiolitis, croup and foreign body aspiration.
Genetics, Dysmorphology and Metabolism
Down syndrome, inheritance patterns, consanguinity counselling and inborn errors of metabolism.
Preparing for the Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: ABHS does not publish a single fixed official pass mark applicable to all sittings; a threshold of around 60% is commonly reported by candidates. Confirm the definitive standard with your national training council.
- Assessment: A single written paper of approximately 150 best-of-five single-best-answer MCQs presented as clinical vignettes, covering the breadth of general paediatrics.
- Time limit: Approximately 3 hours for the single written paper
- Exam / certification fees: Set by the Arab Board of Health Specializations and individual national councils, varying by country and training year. Confirm the current Part 1 fee with your council, as fees change periodically. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 101 available questions
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Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the format of the Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1 exam?
The Part 1 written examination is a single paper of approximately 150 best-of-five single-best-answer multiple-choice questions presented as clinical vignettes, taken in about 3 hours. It tests the basic and clinical foundations of general paediatrics.
Who administers the Arab Board Pediatrics exam and where can I sit it?
The Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS) sets the examination, which is delivered through national training councils across Arab League countries, including the United Arab Emirates. Confirm your sitting details and venue with your national council.
What is the passing score for the Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1 exam?
ABHS does not publish a single fixed official pass mark applicable to every sitting. Candidates commonly report a threshold of around 60%, but you should confirm the definitive standard with your national training council and aim well above it in practice.
What topics are most heavily tested in Part 1 paediatrics?
High-yield areas include neonatology, growth and development, nutrition and immunization, paediatric emergencies and resuscitation, congenital heart disease, common infections and the basic sciences underpinning paediatric practice. Weight your revision toward these core areas.