Which of the following statements about newborn screenings is ...

[kfurse]

Which of the following statements about newborn screenings is false?
 
  1. All abnormal results should be repeated and the infant given a thorough examination.
  2. Blood spot specimens should be obtained from every neonate before discharge unless the infant is low birth weight (less than 2 kilograms).
  3. Nurses in community settings should be alert in identifying those at risk of not being screened (i.e., infants born at home and infants born outside the United States).
  4. Testing of all infants for congenital diseases such as hypothyroidism and PKU is required by law.

Question 2

All of the following are risk factors for lead poisoning except
 
  1. Being an African American.
  2. Having a brother, sister, or playmate being treated for lead poisoning.
  3. Living near an active lead smelter, battery recycling plant, or other industry likely to release lead.
  4. Living or regularly visiting a day care center, preschool, or other house built before 1960.
  5. Living with an adult whose job, hobby, or use of ethnic remedies involves lead.

[shaquita]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1

[kfurse]

Excellent

[sultana.d]

Gracias!