On Assessing a Newborn Before Performing Newborn Screening, the Nurse

question 200

Multiple Choice

On assessing a newborn before performing newborn screening, the nurse observes virilization of female genitalia.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see in this child's laboratory test results?

• A)Increased androgens, decreased cortisol
• B)Decreased androgens, decreased aldosterone
• C)Increased androgens, increased cortisol
• D)Decreased androgens, increased aldosterone

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Definitions:

Fine Adjustment Knob

A part of a microscope used to make small adjustments in focus, enhancing the clarity of the image.

Aperture

An opening, hole, or gap, often referring to the variable opening in the lens of a camera through which light passes.

Revolving Nosepiece

A part of a microscope that holds multiple objective lenses and can rotate to change magnification.

Objective Lens

An objective lens is the part of a microscope or telescope that gathers light from the sample being observed and focuses it to create an image.