Question

When a baby is born, why are they placed under UV lamps?

(a) To reduce the possibility of skin disease

(b) To reduce the possibility of jaundice

(c) To ensure proper blood flow

(d) To allow the bones to absorb nutrients

The question was posed to me in a national level competition.

I want to ask this question from Organization of Theaters in division Anaesthesia of Clinical Science

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) To reduce the possibility of jaundice

For explanation I would say: After birth, the liver of an infant becomes very active. This is because the environment of the child changes completely and to ensure that the body is under no harm, the activity of the liver increases. This increased activity causes a rise in the production of bile pigments and causes jaundice. To ensure that jaundice does not harm the baby, a baby after birth is placed under mild UV light and kept for monitoring.