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Neonatal Infections: Recognizing and Treating Common Illnesses

Description: Neonatal Infections: Recognizing and Treating Common Illnesses
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Which of the following is a common cause of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Group B Streptococcus

  2. Escherichia coli

  3. Staphylococcus aureus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Group B Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus are all common causes of neonatal sepsis.

What is the most common type of meningitis in neonates?

  1. Bacterial meningitis

  2. Viral meningitis

  3. Fungal meningitis

  4. Parasitic meningitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacterial meningitis is the most common type of meningitis in neonates.

Which of the following is a common cause of neonatal pneumonia?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Haemophilus influenzae

  3. Staphylococcus aureus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus are all common causes of neonatal pneumonia.

What is the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonates?

  1. Pyelonephritis

  2. Cystitis

  3. Urethritis

  4. Asymptomatic bacteriuria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the most common type of UTI in neonates.

Which of the following is a risk factor for neonatal infection?

  1. Premature birth

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Maternal infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Premature birth, low birth weight, and maternal infection are all risk factors for neonatal infection.

What is the most common clinical manifestation of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Fever

  2. Lethargy

  3. Poor feeding

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fever, lethargy, and poor feeding are all common clinical manifestations of neonatal sepsis.

Which of the following is a laboratory finding associated with neonatal sepsis?

  1. Leukocytosis

  2. Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)

  3. Positive blood culture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leukocytosis, elevated CRP, and positive blood culture are all laboratory findings associated with neonatal sepsis.

What is the treatment of choice for neonatal sepsis?

  1. Intravenous antibiotics

  2. Fluids and electrolytes

  3. Supportive care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intravenous antibiotics, fluids and electrolytes, and supportive care are all essential components of the treatment of neonatal sepsis.

Which of the following is a risk factor for neonatal meningitis?

  1. Premature birth

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Maternal infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Premature birth, low birth weight, and maternal infection are all risk factors for neonatal meningitis.

What is the most common clinical manifestation of neonatal meningitis?

  1. Fever

  2. Lethargy

  3. Seizures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fever, lethargy, and seizures are all common clinical manifestations of neonatal meningitis.

Which of the following is a laboratory finding associated with neonatal meningitis?

  1. Leukocytosis

  2. Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)

  3. Positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leukocytosis, elevated CRP, and positive CSF culture are all laboratory findings associated with neonatal meningitis.

What is the treatment of choice for neonatal meningitis?

  1. Intravenous antibiotics

  2. Fluids and electrolytes

  3. Supportive care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intravenous antibiotics, fluids and electrolytes, and supportive care are all essential components of the treatment of neonatal meningitis.

Which of the following is a risk factor for neonatal pneumonia?

  1. Premature birth

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Maternal infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Premature birth, low birth weight, and maternal infection are all risk factors for neonatal pneumonia.

What is the most common clinical manifestation of neonatal pneumonia?

  1. Fever

  2. Cough

  3. Rapid breathing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fever, cough, and rapid breathing are all common clinical manifestations of neonatal pneumonia.

Which of the following is a laboratory finding associated with neonatal pneumonia?

  1. Leukocytosis

  2. Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)

  3. Positive chest X-ray

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leukocytosis, elevated CRP, and positive chest X-ray are all laboratory findings associated with neonatal pneumonia.

What is the treatment of choice for neonatal pneumonia?

  1. Intravenous antibiotics

  2. Fluids and electrolytes

  3. Supportive care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intravenous antibiotics, fluids and electrolytes, and supportive care are all essential components of the treatment of neonatal pneumonia.

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