Which is the purpose of state-required newborn screening?
a. Keep the state records updated.
b. Document the number of births.
c. Allow for accurate statistical information.
d. Recognize and treat newborn disorders early.
ANS: D
Early treatment of disorders will prevent morbidity associated with some common newborn disorders. Keeping state records and documenting the number of births are not the purposes of newborn screening. The number of births is not indicated by the newborn screening test.
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