Question 1

What nutrient deficiency causes neural tube defects in the early stages of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Iron 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Folic acid 
A)  Protein 
B)  Iron 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Folic acid

Question 2

The most common type of brain tumor in children is:

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroblastoma. 
B)  astrocytoma. 
C)  meningioma. 
D)  glioma. 
A)  neuroblastoma. 
B)  astrocytoma. 
C)  meningioma. 
D)  glioma.

Question 3

A newborn child is diagnosed with a vertebral arch defect and meningocele. This condition would most likely result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arnold-Chiari II malformation. 
B)  spina bifida. 
C)  spinal angioma. 
D)  acrania. 
A)  Arnold-Chiari II malformation. 
B)  spina bifida. 
C)  spinal angioma. 
D)  acrania.

Question 4

A child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, characterized by extreme difficulty in fine motor coordination and purposeful movement. Which of the following types of cerebral palsy is he experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ataxic 
B)  Dyskinetic 
C)  Spastic 
D)  Mixed 
A)  Ataxic 
B)  Dyskinetic 
C)  Spastic 
D)  Mixed

Question 5

During infancy, what is the fastest growing part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Limb bones 
C)  Head 
D)  Vertebral column 
A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Limb bones 
C)  Head 
D)  Vertebral column

Question 6

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency room after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant be screened?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy 
B)  Congenital encephalopathy 
C)  Tay-Sachs disease 
D)  PKU 
A)  Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy 
B)  Congenital encephalopathy 
C)  Tay-Sachs disease 
D)  PKU

Question 7

An infant is diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus. Which of the following characteristics would you expect to see?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enlarged ventricles 
B)  Decreased cerebrospinal fluid production 
C)  Increased resorption of cerebrospinal fluid 
D)  Smaller than average head circumference 
A)  Enlarged ventricles 
B)  Decreased cerebrospinal fluid production 
C)  Increased resorption of cerebrospinal fluid 
D)  Smaller than average head circumference

Question 8

_____ defects of neural tube closure are most common.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Superior 
A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Superior

Exam 16: Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

What nutrient deficiency causes neural tube defects in the early stages of pregnancy?

The most common type of brain tumor in children is:

A newborn child is diagnosed with a vertebral arch defect and meningocele. This condition would most likely result in:

A child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, characterized by extreme difficulty in fine motor coordination and purposeful movement. Which of the following types of cerebral palsy is he experiencing?

During infancy, what is the fastest growing part of the body?

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency room after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant be screened?

An infant is diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus. Which of the following characteristics would you expect to see?

_____ defects of neural tube closure are most common.

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Defenses: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immune Deficiencies

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer and Tumor Spread

Cancer Epidemiology, Manifestations, and Treatment

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

Alterations of Neurologic Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems, Including Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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