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Neonatal Birth Defects: Recognizing and Managing Congenital Conditions

Description: Neonatal Birth Defects: Recognizing and Managing Congenital Conditions
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Which of the following is a common type of birth defect affecting the heart?

  1. Cleft lip

  2. Congenital heart defect

  3. Spina bifida

  4. Down syndrome


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Congenital heart defects are among the most common birth defects, affecting about 1% of newborns.

What is the most common type of neural tube defect?

  1. Anencephaly

  2. Spina bifida

  3. Encephalocele

  4. Meningocele


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spina bifida is the most common neural tube defect, occurring in about 1 in 1000 births.

Which of the following is a risk factor for neural tube defects?

  1. Maternal folic acid deficiency

  2. Maternal diabetes

  3. Maternal obesity

  4. Maternal smoking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maternal folic acid deficiency is a major risk factor for neural tube defects.

What is the most common type of chromosomal abnormality?

  1. Down syndrome

  2. Trisomy 18

  3. Trisomy 13

  4. Turner syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality, occurring in about 1 in 700 births.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Down syndrome?

  1. Intellectual disability

  2. Short stature

  3. Hypotonia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intellectual disability, short stature, and hypotonia are all characteristic features of Down syndrome.

What is the most common type of cleft lip and palate?

  1. Unilateral cleft lip

  2. Bilateral cleft lip

  3. Cleft palate only

  4. Unilateral cleft lip and palate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unilateral cleft lip and palate is the most common type of cleft lip and palate, occurring in about 1 in 1000 births.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cleft lip and palate?

  1. Maternal smoking

  2. Maternal alcohol consumption

  3. Maternal diabetes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maternal smoking, alcohol consumption, and diabetes are all risk factors for cleft lip and palate.

What is the most common type of abdominal wall defect?

  1. Omphalocele

  2. Gastroschisis

  3. Diaphragmatic hernia

  4. Ectopia cordis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gastroschisis is the most common type of abdominal wall defect, occurring in about 1 in 2000 births.

Which of the following is a risk factor for abdominal wall defects?

  1. Maternal smoking

  2. Maternal obesity

  3. Maternal diabetes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maternal smoking, obesity, and diabetes are all risk factors for abdominal wall defects.

What is the most common type of skeletal dysplasia?

  1. Achondroplasia

  2. Osteogenesis imperfecta

  3. Thanatophoric dysplasia

  4. Chondrodysplasia punctata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Achondroplasia is the most common type of skeletal dysplasia, occurring in about 1 in 25000 births.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of achondroplasia?

  1. Short stature

  2. Large head

  3. Short limbs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Short stature, large head, and short limbs are all characteristic features of achondroplasia.

What is the most common type of skin disorder in newborns?

  1. Eczema

  2. Psoriasis

  3. Ichthyosis

  4. Atopic dermatitis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of skin disorder in newborns, affecting about 10-20% of infants.

Which of the following is a risk factor for atopic dermatitis?

  1. Family history of atopy

  2. Maternal smoking during pregnancy

  3. Exposure to allergens

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Family history of atopy, maternal smoking during pregnancy, and exposure to allergens are all risk factors for atopic dermatitis.

What is the most common type of eye disorder in newborns?

  1. Retinopathy of prematurity

  2. Congenital cataracts

  3. Glaucoma

  4. Strabismus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Retinopathy of prematurity is the most common type of eye disorder in newborns, affecting about 10-20% of premature infants.

Which of the following is a risk factor for retinopathy of prematurity?

  1. Prematurity

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Oxygen therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prematurity, low birth weight, and oxygen therapy are all risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity.

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