Which of the Following is Descriptive of Hyperbilirubinemia and Kernicterus

Question

Which of the following is descriptive of hyperbilirubinemia and kernicterus?
A) Flushed
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Ecchymotic

Accepted Answer

Hyperbilirubinemia causes a buildup of bilirubin in the body, leading to a yellowing of the skin and eyes known as jaundice. In severe cases, this condition can lead to kernicterus, a rare but serious form of brain damage.