The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are ...

[natalie2426]

The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are identified in which of the following manners?
 
  a. in the pediatrician's office during a physical exam by the pediatrician
  b. mandatory newborn screening using blood obtained from the infants
  c. in the nursery or obstetrical unit by a nurse observing the infant
  d. the mother noticing something is wrong with the newborn baby

Question 2

The preschooler can best learn to cope with frustration and dissatisfaction through which of the following activities?
 
  a. interacting with caregivers in regard to rules and expectations
  b. attending some type of early childhood program such as day care or preschool
  c. observing the interactions of groups of people on the television
  d. going out to eat or to social events with the caregivers and other adults

[skipfourms123]

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are not identified in the pediatrician's office during a physical exam by the pediatrician.
B Correct. Mandatory newborn screening identifies the majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism and allows early treatment, thereby reducing the incidence of mental retardation.
C Incorrect. The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are identified by mandatory newborn screening which may occur in the nursery or obstetrical unit by a nurse observing the infant, but always at birth and not because a nurse observed the infant.
D Incorrect. The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are not identified by the mother noticing something is wrong with the newborn baby.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Interacting with caregivers in regard to rules and expectations is not the best activity that teaches the preschooler to cope with frustration and dissatisfaction.
B Correct. Attending some type of early childhood program such as day care or preschool is the best activity that teaches the preschooler to cope with frustration and dissatisfaction.
C Incorrect. Observing the interactions of groups of people on the television is not the best activity that teaches the preschooler to cope with frustration and dissatisfaction.
D Incorrect. Going out to eat or to social events with the caregivers and other adults is not the best activity that teaches the preschooler to cope with frustration and dissatisfaction.

[natalie2426]

Excellent

[tranoy]

Gracias!