The site for needle prick in a neonate for blood glucose monitoring is–

Correct option is A

Sol. The heel is the recommended site for capillary blood glucose monitoring in neonates, commonly known as the heel prick test. The puncture is made at the lateral or medial aspect of the heel to avoid injury to the bone. This method is minimally invasive, relatively painless, and allows for sufficient blood collection for glucose or other newborn screenings.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Heel – Correct Answer. The safest and most accessible site for newborn sampling, used worldwide for neonatal screening programs.
· (b) Palm – Not used in neonates due to insufficient capillary density and potential for bruising. Risk of inaccurate readings is also higher.
· (c) Forearm – Suitable in older children or adults for alternate site testing, but in neonates, it may cause discomfort and unreliable blood flow.
· (d) Leg – Not appropriate for glucose monitoring due to thick tissue and higher risk of injury or improper sample collection.