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What is the primary indication for measuring head circumference in newborns with hydrocephalus?
What is the primary indication for measuring head circumference in newborns with hydrocephalus?
- Detecting craniosynostosis
- Monitoring for potential seizures
- Evaluating for signs of increased intracranial pressure (correct)
- Assessing for hearing loss
What is the purpose of transillumination in diagnosing hydrocephalus?
What is the purpose of transillumination in diagnosing hydrocephalus?
- To evaluate for spinal cord injuries
- To visualize the fluid-filled ventricles
- To detect skull fractures
- To reveal fluid-filled skull rather than solid brain tissue (correct)
What is the primary goal of acetazolamide (Diamox) therapy in hydrocephalus treatment?
What is the primary goal of acetazolamide (Diamox) therapy in hydrocephalus treatment?
- Enhancing neural repair
- Increasing cerebrospinal fluid absorption
- Reducing cerebrospinal fluid production (correct)
- Alleviating headaches
Why is asymmetry assessment important in hydrocephalus diagnosis?
Why is asymmetry assessment important in hydrocephalus diagnosis?
What imaging modality is NOT commonly used to diagnose hydrocephalus?
What imaging modality is NOT commonly used to diagnose hydrocephalus?
What is often affected in children with hydrocephalus due to neurologic impairment and atrophy?
What is often affected in children with hydrocephalus due to neurologic impairment and atrophy?
What is the primary reason for performing a temporary colostomy in the therapeutic management of spina bifida?
What is the primary reason for performing a temporary colostomy in the therapeutic management of spina bifida?
What is the primary characteristic of anencephaly?
What is the primary characteristic of anencephaly?
What is a common complication during labor in anencephaly cases?
What is a common complication during labor in anencephaly cases?
What is the primary characteristic of craniosynostosis?
What is the primary characteristic of craniosynostosis?
What is the primary risk factor for Neural Tube Disorders?
What is the primary risk factor for Neural Tube Disorders?
What type of craniosynostosis is characterized by a triangular-shaped forehead?
What type of craniosynostosis is characterized by a triangular-shaped forehead?
At what gestational age is it possible to diagnose anencephaly?
At what gestational age is it possible to diagnose anencephaly?
What is the purpose of surgical intervention in craniosynostosis?
What is the purpose of surgical intervention in craniosynostosis?
What is the most common complication of untreated craniosynostosis?
What is the most common complication of untreated craniosynostosis?
What is the characteristic of the rectum in complicated repair cases?
What is the characteristic of the rectum in complicated repair cases?
What imaging studies are used to confirm the diagnosis of craniosynostosis?
What imaging studies are used to confirm the diagnosis of craniosynostosis?
What is the primary reason for the varied surgical techniques used in craniosynostosis?
What is the primary reason for the varied surgical techniques used in craniosynostosis?
