The nurse prepares to draw blood from the newborn to assess for ...

[Frost2351]

The nurse prepares to draw blood from the newborn to assess for inborn errors of metabolism. Which disease(s) would be included in the testing? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Galactosemia
  b. Phenylketonuria
  c. Muscular dystrophy
  d. Maple syrup urine disease
  e. Congenital hip dysplasia
  f. Hypothyroidism

Question 2

A male infant is receiving phototherapy for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. Which action by the student nurse indicates that she does not fully understand the standard of care for this infant?
 
  a. Changes the infant's position every 2 hours during therapy
  b. Administers feeding to the infant while under the light
  c. Covers the infant's scrotal area during therapy
  d. Leaves the infant unclothed during therapy

[jojobee318]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, F
Galactosemia, phenylketonuria, maple syrup urine disease, and hypothyroidism would be included. Only one blood sample is needed to test for all four metabolic disorders before discharge from the nursery. This allows for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent possible serious consequences from these diseases. Muscular dystrophy is a chromosomal disorder, and congenital hip dysplasia is a skeletal system disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
All options are correct except administering formula to the infant while under the light. The infant should be removed from under the light for feedings and short parental visits.

[Frost2351]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ebonylittles]

Excellent