Which of the Following Best Describes the Screening Tests That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the screening tests that are completed on all newborns in the United States?

• A) It varies from state to state, somewhere between 0 and 25 tests.
• B) It varies from state to state, but all states have a common 26 conditions that are
• Tested.
• C) Federal legislation mandates 29 tests.
• D) The number varies greatly by state and by hospital policy.

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