Cmn 571 Unit 1 Questions & Answers

Schedule for UNIVERSAL SCREENING - Maternal depression {Ans: + 1 months + 2 months + 4 months + 6 months}What is congenital hypothyroidism? {Ans: + Can be due to defects in thyroid gland (primary) or in the hypothalamus or pituitary (central). "Cretinism". + Many types/causes. Maternal iodine deficiency can cause irreversible brain damage to fetus. Affects 1 in 3500 infants! (HAY p 1018)}Signs of fullness in newborn infant {Ans: + Closing mouth + Turning head away}Specifics on screening for sickle cell? {Ans: + Infants usually tested within 24 hours of birth at hospital. + The first clinician to see the infant at an office visit should verify screening results OR perform test if infant was not tested at birth. + Confirmatory testing should occur no later than 2 months of age. Initial screening consists of one of these tests: ● Thin-layer isoelectric focusing (IEF). ● High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). NOTE: Solubility testing should NOT be used because it often cannot distinguish between SCD and SC Trait, and it can't identify any hemoglobin variants other than S. (USPSTF, Hay p 906)}Ages for universal lead screenings? {Ans: At ages 1 and 2, you should *ask the