Why is vitamin K routinely given to a newborn shortly after birth?
Correct answer: A. To prevent bleeding caused by low vitamin K stores
- A. To prevent bleeding caused by low vitamin K stores
- B. To prevent respiratory distress caused by immature lungs
- C. To treat jaundice caused by excess bilirubin
- D. To prevent infection caused by maternal bacteria
Explanation
Newborns have low vitamin K stores and limited intestinal production, so vitamin K prevents vitamin K deficiency bleeding. It does not treat jaundice, respiratory distress, or neonatal infection.
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Newborn care covers immediate assessment, Apgar scoring, thermal protection, airway management, cord care, identification, vitamin K, early breastfeeding and neonatal resuscitation. It also includes normal newborn findings, prevention of infection, care of premature or low-birth-weight infants, recognition of danger signs, jaundice and safe discharge counselling.
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