Paediatric ENT: hearing risk factors: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Paediatric ENT: hearing risk factors

Sample item

Which of the following is a recognised risk factor for congenital or early-onset hearing loss in a neonate?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. NICU stay longer than five days with ototoxic drug exposure

High-risk indicators include family history of childhood deafness, prolonged NICU stay, aminoglycosides, severe hyperbilirubinaemia, congenital infections and craniofacial anomalies. Such babies need audiological follow-up even if the screen is passed.

Option by option

  • A. Birth by normal vaginal delivery

    Normal delivery is not a risk factor.

  • B. NICU stay longer than five days with ototoxic drug exposure (correct)

    Correct. NICU stay with ototoxic drugs is a recognised risk.

  • C. Exclusive breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding is not a risk factor.

  • D. Normal birth weight

    Normal birth weight is not a risk factor.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, NICU stay longer than five days with ototoxic drug exposure. High-risk indicators include family history of childhood deafness, prolonged NICU stay, aminoglycosides, severe hyperbilirubinaemia, congenital infections and craniofacial anomalies.

Why is "Birth by normal vaginal delivery" not the answer?

Normal delivery is not a risk factor.

Why is "Exclusive breastfeeding" not the answer?

Breastfeeding is not a risk factor.

Why is "Normal birth weight" not the answer?

Normal birth weight is not a risk factor.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric ENT: hearing risk factors in ENT. Such babies need audiological follow-up even if the screen is passed.

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 Paediatric ENT: hearing risk factors?

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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.