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rachel9

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What is the quickest and most common method to obtain neonatal blood for glucose screening 1 hour after birth?
 
  a. Puncture the lateral pad of the heel.
  b. Obtain a sample from the umbilical cord.
  c. Puncture a fingertip.
  d. Obtain a laboratory chemical determination.

Question 2

Which description of a stool is characteristic of intussusception?
 
  a. Ribbon-like stools
  b. Hard stools positive for guaiac
  c. Currant jelly stools
  d. Loose, foul-smelling stools


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CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A A drop of blood obtained by heel stick is the quickest method of glucose
screening. The calcaneus bone should be avoided as osteomyelitis may result
from injury to the foot.
B Most umbilical cords are clamped in the delivery room and are not available for
routine testing.
C A neonate's fingertips are too fragile to use for this purpose.
D Laboratory chemical determination is the most accurate but the lengthiest
method.

Answer to Question 2

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A Ribbon-like stools are characteristic of Hirschsprung disease.
B With intussusception, passage of bloody mucus stools occurs. Stools will not be
hard.
C Pressure on the bowel from obstruction leads to passage of currant jelly stools.
D Loose, foul-smelling stools may indicate infectious gastroenteritis.


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