Neonatology Basics and Routine Newborn Care
- Previous year questions on Neonatology Basics and Routine Newborn Care for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Paediatrics section of the exam.
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- 38 live questions in Neonatology Basics and Routine Newborn Care.
- 3 of 38 questions carry a verified exam year: 2017, 2018, 2019.
- Paediatrics is worth about 10 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.A new born loses maximum heat from:-
- AHead✓ Correct answer
- BAbdomen
- CPalms & soles
- DNeck
Q2.The normal resting heart rate for a newborn is _________
- A75-115bpm
- B85-125bpm
- C110-150bpm✓ Correct answer
- D140-200bpm
Q3.The umbilical cord is shed off by
- A2-4 days
- B1-2 weeks✓ Correct answer
- C2-4 weeks
- D1-2 months
Q4.What is the ideal time for cord clamping in a term baby according to the recent guidelines?
- AImmediate
- BAfter 30 seconds
- CAfter 1 minute minimum✓ Correct answer
- DAfter 15 seconds
Q5.Newborn loses how much weight in the first week?
- A1-2%
- B5-10%✓ Correct answer
- C10-15%
- D15-20%
Q6.The newborn cardiac output is
- A200ml/kg/min
- B250 ml/kg/min
- C300 ml/kg/min
- D350 ml/kg/min✓ Correct answer
Q7.Which is true about erythema toxicum?
- ARequires antibiotic treatment after obtaining culture and sensitivity results from the lesion
- BThey resolve spontaneously and require no treatment✓ Correct answer
- CNeutrophil-laden lesions
- DUsually occurs after 4 weeks of birth
Q8.Umbilical cord becomes black in ?
- A2-3 days✓ Correct answer
- B5-7 days
- C7-10 days
- D10-14 days
Q9.The maximum urinary concentration capacity in full term neonates is -
- A> 1000 mOsm/litre
- B350 - 450 mOsm/litre
- C900 - 1000 mOsm/litre
- D600 - 700 mOsm/litre✓ Correct answer
Q10.In the neonate, an intramuscular injection is given on
- ADeltoid
- BGluteal region
- CThigh✓ Correct answer
- DAbdomen
Answer key
Q1: A. Head; Q2: C. 110-150bpm; Q3: B. 1-2 weeks; Q4: C. After 1 minute minimum; Q5: B. 5-10%; Q6: D. 350 ml/kg/min; Q7: B. They resolve spontaneously and require no treatment; Q8: A. 2-3 days; Q9: D. 600 - 700 mOsm/litre; Q10: C. Thigh.
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- Neonatal Conditions Requiring Special Care
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- Milestones of Development
- Patterns of Growth and Development
- Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding
- Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies
- Water-Soluble Vitamin and Trace Element Deficiencies
- Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Inheritance Disorders
- Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism
- Urea Cycle, Complex Molecule and Carbohydrate Metabolic Disorders
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- Bacterial and Parasitic Infections in Children
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- Surgical GI Conditions in Children
- Medical GI Conditions in Children
- Paediatric Liver Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders of the Newborn
- Respiratory Disorders in Childhood
- Fetal Circulation
- Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- Nephrology in Children
- Urology in Children
- Disorders of the Paediatric Nervous System
- Thyroid Disorders in Children
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Allied Adrenal Disorders
- Pituitary Gland Disorders
- Pubertal Disorders
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