Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease — Previous-Year Questions
3 recall-based PYQs (NEET PG era). Regular mode with explanations.
La d A young child with congenital hydrocephalus was treated with a successful ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Four months post surgical repair, the child presented with fever, nuchal rigidity, and irritability. You suspect meningitis. What is the next best step?
AWait and watch
BCheck shunt patency by nuclear study
CBlood culture and take CSF sample from shunt tap
DBlood culture and take CSF sample by lumbar puncture