FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
NEONATOLOGY
PAPER-III
NEO/J/18/19/III
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks:100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt all questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
Answer all the parts of a single question together.
Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. Indication, administration and side effects of Prostaglandin use
in NICU.

2. What is Pharmacovigilance? List actions you will take to prevent
medication error in Neonatal care.
2+8
3. Tabulate classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity
State screening protocol enlist prevention strategy for ROP.

4. National Programmes and strategies to reduce neonatal
mortality in India.
10
5. Tabulate the different levels of neonatal care in India along
with their key features.
4+6
6. Discuss neuroimaging investigations in a neonate with stroke.
How will you prioritize them?
7+3
7. Outline hearing assessment hearing facilitation strategies for
the optimum outcome of an infant. Explain briefly two hearing
supportive strategies during NICU care.
5+5
8. Outline the role of Point of Care Ultrasonography in
Neonatology.
10
9. Guidelines for establishing a breast milk bank.
10
10. Role of Smartphone Apps in Neonatology
Tele-neonatology
5+5