Which newborn testing must be performed prior to discharge from the hospital? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pulse oximetry
b. Hearing
c. Guthrie
d. Hypothyroidism
e. Galactosemia
ANS: A, C, D, E
The pulse oximetry test is used to identify potential cardiac anomalies, so it must be done prior to infant discharge. The Guthrie test is another name for the metabolic screening panel test that is done to identify a group of metabolic diseases that would have a significant impact on newborn infants. Included in this test are observations related to thyroid activity, PKU, and galactosemia. A hearing screening test is recommended during the first month of life.
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