PEDIATRIC MCQ - Neonatology Q9

 

PEDIATRIC MCQ  

  Neonatology -  Q9   

 

This Pediatric MCQ questions bank is based on the important Topics That were frequently asked during the pediatrics board  examinations for FCPS MD DCH pediatric exams or In India doing preparation for DNB, AIIMS pediatric exams. This pool is also valid for NCLEX Pediatrics, MRCPCH and USMLE exams.

9. A newborn born at 32 weeks of gestation via NVD at home presented in Er with not moving his hand on his left side when u checked his primitive reflexes moro was found to be absent but his grasp is present what is your probable diagnosis?

A. phrenic nerve paralysis
B. Erb's palsy
C. Klumpkey palsy
D. Horners syndrome
E. Brachial plexus injury

ANSWER= Ans. B
Explain:- In Erb's palsy there is an absent moro reflex but grasping is positive. In Klumpkey grasp is absent, while phrenic nerve paralysis is associated with diaphragm paralysis and resp distress

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