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What is the definition of birth injuries as stated in the text?
What is the definition of birth injuries as stated in the text?
- Injuries to the infant that result from mechanical forces and anoxic forces during the birth process (correct)
- Impairment of the infant’s body function or structure due to influences before birth
- Injuries to the infant that result from infections after birth
- Injuries to the mother during the birth process
What percentage of births result in birth injuries according to the text?
What percentage of births result in birth injuries according to the text?
- 7% (correct)
- 5%
- 1%
- 3%
What percentage of neonatal deaths are accounted for by birth injuries as per the text?
What percentage of neonatal deaths are accounted for by birth injuries as per the text?
- Less than 1%
- Approximately 10%
- Approximately 5%
- Less than 2% (correct)
What can be a sign of intraventricular (IVH) haemorrhages in premature babies?
What can be a sign of intraventricular (IVH) haemorrhages in premature babies?
In subarachnoid haemorrhages (SAH), what change can occur in the spinal fluid during lumbar puncture?
In subarachnoid haemorrhages (SAH), what change can occur in the spinal fluid during lumbar puncture?
What is a common sign of extradural (epidural) haemorrhages associated with fractured skull bone?
What is a common sign of extradural (epidural) haemorrhages associated with fractured skull bone?
What is a common neurological sign of subdural haemorrhages due to brain compression?
What is a common neurological sign of subdural haemorrhages due to brain compression?
What is the usual type of fractures that occur in breech delivery?
What is the usual type of fractures that occur in breech delivery?
What is the typical duration for which Desault's bandage should be used for fractures?
What is the typical duration for which Desault's bandage should be used for fractures?
What is the usual treatment for fractures of the long bones when bones are displaced?
What is the usual treatment for fractures of the long bones when bones are displaced?
What is the primary goal of neonatal resuscitation?
What is the primary goal of neonatal resuscitation?
What clinical finding is indicative of Klumpke paralysis?
What clinical finding is indicative of Klumpke paralysis?
Which of the following clinical features is NOT associated with Erb palsy?
Which of the following clinical features is NOT associated with Erb palsy?
Which clinical feature is characteristic of total plexus palsy (Kerer’s paralyses)?
Which clinical feature is characteristic of total plexus palsy (Kerer’s paralyses)?
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