Question 14 · LEK · Congenital hemophilias
Which of the following should be performed in a male neonate in whom prolonged bleeding from the heel occurs after taking blood drop for screening tests and a hematoma develops after intramuscular administration of vitamin K?
1) examination of the clotting system in order to exclude coagulopathy, e.g. hemophilia;
2) intravenous administration of vitamin K;
3) administration of fresh frozen plasma;
4) taking family history in relation to hemophilia or other coagulopathies occurring in family members;
5) there is no need for further diagnostics.
The correct answer is:
2) intravenous administration of vitamin K;
3) administration of fresh frozen plasma;
4) taking family history in relation to hemophilia or other coagulopathies occurring in family members;
5) there is no need for further diagnostics.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,4.
- C. 2,4.
- D. 3,4.
- E. only 5.
Hint
A boy bleeding after a heel prick and an intramuscular injection needs confirmation of the suspected disorder before any treatment.
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