Newborn Care
True or False: You can't check newborn hearing at birth
False: A newborn hearing screen is standard of care prior to leaving the hospital
When do we screen for lead and anemia?
What is:
- typical at 12 months for both lead level and hematocrit (required by state insurance)
- also screen if symptomatic or high risk for lead exposure
- Different recommendations from UPSTF vs AAP (insufficient evidence vs at risk)
What is the leading cause of death in children?
What is: Injuries
Exclusively breastfed infants should be given what supplement(s)?
What is: Vitamin D and iron
When do you check a red reflex?
What is:
What are risk factors for lead exposure?
What is:
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What are protective factors against SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)?
What is:
- Breastfeeding
- pacifier use
- Room sharing without bed sharing
What factors during the first year of life are associated with increased risk of childhood obesity?
What is:
- Stopping breastfeeding before 6 months of age
- Introducing solid foods before 6 months of age
At what age is the ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) done and covered by insurance?
What is:
- 9, 18 and 30 months
USPSTF found insufficient evidence to recommend formal developmental screening or autism-specific screening if the parents/caregivers or physician have no concerns. Screen with CDC guidelines and if positive use ASQ.
True or False: Vision is screened with hearing at birth prior to discharge from the hospital
False
A one-time vision screening is done between three and five years of age to detect amblyopia
Insufficient evidence to screen before age 3
Annual visual acuity beginning at age 4