A newborn female has a ventricular septal defect, cleft lip and palate, and imperforate anus All of the following laboratory tests would be appropriate EXCEPT

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Renal ultrasonography is not directly related to the described congenital anomalies

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: GCS is calculated as Eye Opening (2) + Verbal Response (4) + Motor Response (4) = 10, indicating moderate brain injury.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nebulized adrenaline is commonly used to treat croup by reducing airway swelling and improving breathing.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The recommended IV dose of adrenaline in pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 mcg/kg (0.01 mg/kg). This helps improve coronary perfusion pressure and return of spontaneous circulation during resuscitation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Look, listen, and feel' is a basic life support step to check for breathing before initiating resuscitation.