Newborn Nursing Care Q 24

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When newborns have been on formula for 36-48 hours, they should have a:

  

     A. Screening for PKU

     B. Vitamin K injection

     C. Test for necrotizing enterocolitis

     D. Heel stick for blood glucose level

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Screening for PKU.

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Option A: By now the newborn will have ingested an ample amount of the amino acid phenylalanine, which, if not metabolized because of a lack of the liver enzyme, can deposit injurious metabolites into the bloodstream and brain; early detection can determine if the liver enzyme is absent.

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