A Newborn Has Melena,bleeding from the Umbilicus,and Hematuria

question 13

Multiple Choice

A newborn has melena,bleeding from the umbilicus,and hematuria.The newborn most likely experiencing

• A) vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
• B) acquired vitamin K deficiency.
• C) von Willebrand disease.
• D) disseminated intravascular coagulation.

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Definitions:

Medial Epicondyle

The bony projection on the inner side of the humerus just above the elbow joint, where certain ligaments and tendons of the forearm attach.

Greater Tubercle

A prominent area on the lateral aspect of the proximal humerus, serving as an attachment site for the muscles of the shoulder.

Anatomical Neck

The segment of a bone, particularly in long bones like the humerus or femur, located just below the bone's head; it marks the transition between the head of the bone and the shaft.

Infraspinous Fossa

A concavity on the scapula serving as the attachment site for the infraspinatus muscle.