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

Which sign suggests pathological neonatal jaundice requiring assessment?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Jaundice appearing within the first 24 hours

Jaundice in the first 24 hours may reflect haemolysis, infection, or other pathology and requires prompt bilirubin measurement and evaluation.

Option by option

  • A. A single transient sneeze

    A sneeze alone does not indicate hyperbilirubinaemia.

  • B. Temporary acrocyanosis after birth

    Acrocyanosis can be normal early transition.

  • C. Jaundice appearing within the first 24 hours (correct)

    Correct: first-day jaundice is not assumed physiological.

  • D. Mild jaundice after day three in a thriving infant

    Later mild jaundice may be physiological but still needs context.

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 C, Jaundice appearing within the first 24 hours. Jaundice in the first 24 hours may reflect haemolysis, infection, or other pathology and requires prompt bilirubin measurement and evaluation.

Why is "A single transient sneeze" not the answer?

A sneeze alone does not indicate hyperbilirubinaemia.

Why is "Temporary acrocyanosis after birth" not the answer?

Acrocyanosis can be normal early transition.

Why is "Mild jaundice after day three in a thriving infant" not the answer?

Later mild jaundice may be physiological but still needs context.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neonatology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: first-day jaundice is not assumed physiological.

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.