18 Questions
What is the term used to describe soft skull areas that can be compressed like a ping-pong ball, often seen in premature infants?
Craniotabes
Which of the following is a characteristic associated with deformed, posteriorly rotated, or low-set ears in newborns?
Genetic anomalies
Excessive spacing and unusual slant of the eyes in newborns should raise suspicion for:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
If a newborn exhibits signs of bilateral choanal atresia, which intervention might be required?
Endotracheal tube insertion
What birth process-related factor rarely causes edema under the scalp in newborns?
Subgaleal hematoma
In newborns, which part of the body should be soft and should not bulge due to nonossified areas between cranial bones?
Head Fontales
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of trisomy 18 infants?
Macroglossia or large tongue
Which of the following is a key feature of Pierre Robin Syndrome?
Micrognathia or small lower jaw
Which of the following neck abnormalities is associated with cystic hygromas?
Sacs of fluid from lymphatic blockage
Which of the following chest wall deformities is characterized by an outward protrusion of the sternum?
Pectus carinatum
Which of the following is a characteristic of periodic breathing in infants?
Intermittent respiratory pauses longer than 5 seconds
Which of the following is NOT a type of abdominal wall defect?
Scaphoid abdomen
What is the significance of a scaphoid abdomen in a neonate?
It suggests the presence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Which of the following statements about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is correct?
There are two main types: Bochdalek hernia (lateral and posterior, usually on the left) and Morgagni hernia (medial and anterior).
Which of the following statements about gastroschisis is true?
The intestines protrude or bulge out of the abdominal wall, usually to the left of the umbilical cord.
What is an omphalocele?
A protrusion of the membranous sac that encloses abdominal contents through an opening in the abdominal wall into the umbilical cord.
Which of the following statements about omphalocele is correct?
Neonates born with omphaloceles often have congenital heart defects, neural tube defects, or chromosomal anomalies.
What is the significance of a two-vessel umbilical cord or a single umbilical artery (SUA)?
It is associated more often with chromosome abnormalities and congenital anomalies, particularly renal anomalies.
Learn about the types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, including Bochdalek hernia and Morgagni hernia. Understand the difference between these two defects and their implications.
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