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
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
