With Regard to Lab Tests and Diagnostic Tests in the Hospital

question 9

Multiple Choice

With regard to lab tests and diagnostic tests in the hospital after birth,nurses should be aware that

• A) all states test for phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell diseases.
• B) federal law prohibits newborn genetic testing without parental consent.
• C) if genetic screening is done before the infant is 24 hours old, it should be repeated at age 1 to 2 weeks.
• D) hearing screening is now mandated by federal law.

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