True/False MCQ · Neonatal Jaundice
Regarding benign neonatal jaundice, which of the following statements are TRUE?
- APhysiological jaundice does not appear before 24 hours of life
- BPhysiological jaundice typically peaks at 48-72 hours
- CBreastfeeding jaundice is treated with water and dextrose supplementation
- DBreast milk jaundice can persist into the third week of life
- EPhysiological jaundice is unconjugated and usually resolves by about 1 week
Show answers and explanation
- A. True
- B. True
- C. False: Breastfeeding jaundice is managed by improving/increasing breastfeeding, not water or dextrose supplementation.
- D. True
- E. True
Benign jaundice facts
- Physiological jaundice does not appear before 24 hours, peaks at 48-72 hours, is unconjugated, and usually resolves by ~1 week.
- Breastfeeding jaundice is managed by improving/increasing breastfeeding - NOT water or dextrose supplementation.
- Breast milk jaundice can persist into the third week (up to ~3 months).
Why A is true
Physiological jaundice does not appear before 24 hours.
Why B is true
It peaks at 48-72 hours.
Why C is false
Breastfeeding jaundice is managed by improving breastfeeding, not water/dextrose.
Why D is true
Breast milk jaundice can persist into the third week.
Why E is true
Physiological jaundice is unconjugated and resolves by ~1 week.
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