18 Questions
What is the primary indication for measuring head circumference in newborns with hydrocephalus?
Evaluating for signs of increased intracranial pressure
What is the purpose of transillumination in diagnosing hydrocephalus?
To reveal fluid-filled skull rather than solid brain tissue
What is the primary goal of acetazolamide (Diamox) therapy in hydrocephalus treatment?
Reducing cerebrospinal fluid production
Why is asymmetry assessment important in hydrocephalus diagnosis?
To suggest the point of obstruction
What imaging modality is NOT commonly used to diagnose hydrocephalus?
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
What is often affected in children with hydrocephalus due to neurologic impairment and atrophy?
Fine motor development
What is the primary reason for performing a temporary colostomy in the therapeutic management of spina bifida?
To allow for the infant's growth and development before the final repair
What is the primary characteristic of anencephaly?
Absence of the cerebral hemispheres
What is a common complication during labor in anencephaly cases?
Prolonged labor due to breech presentation or poor engagement of the underdeveloped head
What is the primary characteristic of craniosynostosis?
Abnormal skull shape due to restricted skull growth perpendicular to the fused suture(s)
What is the primary risk factor for Neural Tube Disorders?
All of the above
What type of craniosynostosis is characterized by a triangular-shaped forehead?
Metopic Craniosynostosis
At what gestational age is it possible to diagnose anencephaly?
12 weeks
What is the purpose of surgical intervention in craniosynostosis?
To release fused sutures and reshape the skull
What is the most common complication of untreated craniosynostosis?
All of the above
What is the characteristic of the rectum in complicated repair cases?
The end of the rectum is at a distance from the perineum
What imaging studies are used to confirm the diagnosis of craniosynostosis?
CT scans and MRI
What is the primary reason for the varied surgical techniques used in craniosynostosis?
All of the above
This quiz covers the diagnosis and detection of hydrocephalus, including prenatal detection, measurement of head circumference, and other diagnostic approaches.
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