The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are identified in which of the following manners?
a. in the pediatrician's office during a physical exam by the pediatrician
b. mandatory newborn screening using blood obtained from the infants
c. in the nursery or obstetrical unit by a nurse observing the infant
d. the mother noticing something is wrong with the newborn baby
B
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A Incorrect. The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are not identified in the pediatrician's office during a physical exam by the pediatrician.
B Correct. Mandatory newborn screening identifies the majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism and allows early treatment, thereby reducing the incidence of mental retardation.
C Incorrect. The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are identified by mandatory newborn screening which may occur in the nursery or obstetrical unit by a nurse observing the infant, but always at birth and not because a nurse observed the infant.
D Incorrect. The majority of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism are not identified by the mother noticing something is wrong with the newborn baby.
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