Neonatology MCQ- Q18

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION Neonatology -   Q18

 

18. A newborn presented on 3rd Day of life with hyperbilirubinemia having Total serum billirubin of 31 mg/dl With direct component of 5mg/dl and indirect was 26mg/dl what will be the first sign of Kernicterurus will appear in that newborn ?

A. Opisthotonus
B. Neck stiffness
C. Chrioathetoid movements
D. Poorsuck
E. Hearing loss

ANSWER= Ans D
Explain:- Phase 1 (1st 1-2 days): poor suck, stupor, hypotonia, seizures

 

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