Neonatology: practice question

A Pediatrics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pediatrics · Neonatology

Sample item

What is an important warning sign in neonatal jaundice?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Jaundice in the first day of life

The key Neonatology principle supports Jaundice in the first day of life; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Option by option

  • A. Mild jaundice after several days

    Mild jaundice after several days does not fit the stated neonatology situation.

  • B. Jaundice in the first day of life (correct)

    Correct. Jaundice in the first day of life directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

  • C. Regular feeding

    Regular feeding is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

  • D. Normal urine output

    Normal urine output may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is B, Jaundice in the first day of life. The key Neonatology principle supports Jaundice in the first day of life; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Why is "Mild jaundice after several days" not the answer?

Mild jaundice after several days does not fit the stated neonatology situation.

Why is "Regular feeding" not the answer?

Regular feeding is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

Why is "Normal urine output" not the answer?

Normal urine output may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neonatology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Jaundice in the first day of life directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Neonatology?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.