NSG 3600 Exam 4 (Objectives-Endocrine Dysfunction) Updated Solution : Questions & Answers

Understand the prominent features or s/s of a child with Down’s syndrome. Extra chromosome (47 instead of 46) Poor muscle tone Hyper flexibility of the joints Short, broad hands w/ a single crease across the palm on one or both hands Broad feet w/ increase space btwn 1st and 2nd toes Slanting eyes w/ folds of skin at inner folds (epicanthic folds) Flat bridge of the nose Short, low-set ears Small head and protruding tongue Small oral cavity and airway (Snores) Short, high-pitched cries in infancy 2. What are the s/s of a child with ADHD in relation to their - vanderbilt screening impulsivity/attention deficit? ADHD w/o hyperactivity has symptoms of distractibilityADHD w/ hyperactivity can cause just as much difficulty in the life of child and family ADHD children are typically