Respiratory Disorders of the Newborn
- Previous year questions on Respiratory Disorders of the Newborn for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Paediatrics section of the exam.
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- 20 live questions in Respiratory Disorders of the Newborn.
- 3 of 20 questions carry a verified exam year: 2019, 2020.
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- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.In a preterm baby with respiratory distress syndrome, which type of cell is deficient?
- AType 1 alveolar cell
- BType 2 alveolar cell✓ Correct answer
- CAlveolar capillary endothelial cell
- DBronchial mucosal epithelial cell
Q2.A newborn with respiratory distress was noted to have marked nasal flaring, audible grunting, minimal intercostal chest retraction. The respiratory rate was 30/min. The Silverman score of this child would be?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D6✓ Correct answer
Q3.All are seen in Transient Tachypnea of the newborn except
- AAssociated with Grunting and minimal cyanosis
- BAssociated with Rhonchi and crackles✓ Correct answer
- CPresence of Interlobar effusion
- DEarly onset in neonatal period
Q4.Which of the following scoring is done to assess respiratory distress in Neonates?
- ACRIB score
- BAPGAR score
- CSilverman - Anderson score✓ Correct answer
- DSNAP Score
Q5.Apnea of prematurity is defined as sudden stoppage of breathing that lasts for
- A10 sec
- B15 sec
- C20 sec✓ Correct answer
- D30 sec
Q6.Surfactant deficiency occurs in
- AInfant of diabetic mother✓ Correct answer
- BMeconium aspiration syndrome
- CTransient tachypnea of newborn
- DBronchopulmonary dysplasia
Q7.A newborn developed respiratory distress. Which of the following favours Respiratory distress syndrome?
- AOnset of distress after 6 hrs of birth
- BAir bronchogram on chest x-ray✓ Correct answer
- CHistory of receiving antenatal corticosteroids
- DTerm birth
Q8.All are seen in Transient Tachypnea of the new born Except
- AAssociated with Grunting& cyanosis
- BAssociated with Rhonchi crackles✓ Correct answer
- CPresence of Interlobar effusion
- DEarly onset in neonatal period
Q9.A newborn with respiratory distress was noted to have marked nasal flaring, audible grunting, minimal intercostal chest retraction. The respiratory rate was 30/min. The Silverman score of this child would be?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D6✓ Correct answer
Q10.In a preterm baby with Respiratory distress syndrome, which type of cell is deficiency?
- AType 1 alveolar cell
- BType 2 alveolar cell✓ Correct answer
- CAlveolar capillary endothelial cells
- DBronchial mucosal epithelial cell
Answer key
Q1: B. Type 2 alveolar cell; Q2: D. 6; Q3: B. Associated with Rhonchi and crackles; Q4: C. Silverman - Anderson score; Q5: C. 20 sec; Q6: A. Infant of diabetic mother; Q7: B. Air bronchogram on chest x-ray; Q8: B. Associated with Rhonchi crackles; Q9: D. 6; Q10: B. Type 2 alveolar cell.
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