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rachel9 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

CAPTAINAMERICA · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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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

C
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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.