Neonatology MCQ- Q21

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q21

 

21. A 4-day-old baby delivered at 28 weeks of gestation shows no signs of respiratory distress, his physical exam is unremarkable, but he has recurring pauses in his breathing lasting more than 20 seconds. What is your likely diagnosis? ?

A. Breath-holding spell
B. Apnea of prematurity
C. RDS
D. Chronic disease of the lung
E. SIDS

ANSWER= Ans. B
Explain:- In preterm it is more common to hold breath that last up to 20 seconds known as apnea of prematurity. The more premature the baby is the greater the chance of apnea.

                          

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