CH. 20 ALTERATIONS OF NEUROLOGIC FUNCTION IN CHILDREN COMPLETE ANSWERS

CH. 20 ALTERATIONS OF
NEUROLOGIC FUNCTION IN
CHILDREN COMPLETE ANSWERS
The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by:
a. 2 years
b. 1 year
c. 10 months
d. 5 months - ANSWER-5 months

What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a posterior
arch of a vertebra?
a. Encephalocele
b. Meningocele
c. Spina bifida occulta
d. Myelomeningocele - ANSWER-Myelomeningocele

What test is performed on amniotic fluid and maternal blood to test for neural tube
defect?
a. Total protein
b. Culture
c. a-fetoprotein
d. C-reactive protein - ANSWER-c. a-fetoprotein

The clinical manifestations of dyskinetic cerebral palsy include:
a. Increased muscle tone and prolonged primitive reflexes
b. Exaggerated deep tendon reflexes, clonus, and rigidity of extremities
c. Scoliosis, contractures, and stiffness of trunk muscles
d. Jerky uncontrolled and abrupt fine musculoskeletal movements - ANSWER-Jerky
uncontrolled and abrupt fine musculoskeletal movements

Which musculoskeletal deformities are associated with myelomeningocele? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Extra digits on feet
b. Clubfoot
c. Dislocation of the hips
d. Scoliosis
e. Kyphosis - ANSWER-b. Clubfoot
c. Dislocation of the hips
d. Scoliosis
e. Kyphosis

True microcephaly can be caused by: (Select all that apply.)
a. Autosomal gene alterations
b. Prenatal physical abuse of the mother