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Neonatal Sepsis: Identifying and Combating Infection

Description: Neonatal Sepsis: Identifying and Combating Infection
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What is the most common cause of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Group B Streptococcus

  2. Escherichia coli

  3. Staphylococcus aureus

  4. Listeria monocytogenes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of neonatal sepsis, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.

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

  1. Premature birth

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Maternal chorioamnionitis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

What are the clinical signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Fever

  2. Hypothermia

  3. Lethargy

  4. Poor feeding


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Fever, hypothermia, lethargy, and poor feeding are all clinical signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis.

What is the gold standard for diagnosing neonatal sepsis?

  1. Blood culture

  2. Cerebrospinal fluid culture

  3. Urine culture

  4. Stool culture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blood culture is the gold standard for diagnosing neonatal sepsis.

What is the initial treatment for neonatal sepsis?

  1. Broad-spectrum antibiotics

  2. Intravenous fluids

  3. Oxygen therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The initial treatment for neonatal sepsis includes broad-spectrum antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and oxygen therapy.

What is the most common complication of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Meningitis

  2. Pneumonia

  3. Necrotizing enterocolitis

  4. Septic shock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meningitis is the most common complication of neonatal sepsis.

What is the mortality rate for neonatal sepsis?

  1. 5-10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. 30-40%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mortality rate for neonatal sepsis is 5-10%.

What is the best way to prevent neonatal sepsis?

  1. Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis

  2. Early initiation of breastfeeding

  3. Kangaroo care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis, early initiation of breastfeeding, and kangaroo care are all effective ways to prevent neonatal sepsis.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for neonatal sepsis?

  1. Maternal diabetes

  2. Maternal hypertension

  3. Maternal obesity

  4. Maternal smoking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maternal obesity is not a risk factor for neonatal sepsis.

What is the most common pathogen causing neonatal sepsis in developing countries?

  1. Escherichia coli

  2. Klebsiella pneumoniae

  3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  4. Acinetobacter baumannii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Escherichia coli is the most common pathogen causing neonatal sepsis in developing countries.

Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Jaundice

  2. Rash

  3. Vomiting

  4. Diarrhea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaundice is not a clinical sign of neonatal sepsis.

What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for neonatal sepsis?

  1. 7-10 days

  2. 10-14 days

  3. 14-21 days

  4. 21-28 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for neonatal sepsis is 10-14 days.

Which of the following is NOT a complication of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Hearing loss

  2. Visual impairment

  3. Neurodevelopmental delay

  4. Cardiac dysfunction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cardiac dysfunction is not a complication of neonatal sepsis.

What is the most important factor in determining the outcome of neonatal sepsis?

  1. Early diagnosis

  2. Appropriate antibiotic therapy

  3. Supportive care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Early diagnosis, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and supportive care are all important factors in determining the outcome of neonatal sepsis.

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