Hydrocephalus Diagnosis and Detection
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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?

  • 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?

  • Enhancing neural repair
  • Increasing cerebrospinal fluid absorption
  • Reducing cerebrospinal fluid production (correct)
  • Alleviating headaches

    • Why is asymmetry assessment important in hydrocephalus diagnosis?

    <p>To suggest the point of obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging modality is NOT commonly used to diagnose hydrocephalus?

    <p>Electroencephalogram (EEG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often affected in children with hydrocephalus due to neurologic impairment and atrophy?

    <p>Fine motor development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for performing a temporary colostomy in the therapeutic management of spina bifida?

    <p>To allow for the infant's growth and development before the final repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of anencephaly?

    <p>Absence of the cerebral hemispheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication during labor in anencephaly cases?

    <p>Prolonged labor due to breech presentation or poor engagement of the underdeveloped head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of craniosynostosis?

    <p>Abnormal skull shape due to restricted skull growth perpendicular to the fused suture(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for Neural Tube Disorders?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of craniosynostosis is characterized by a triangular-shaped forehead?

    <p>Metopic Craniosynostosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what gestational age is it possible to diagnose anencephaly?

    <p>12 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of surgical intervention in craniosynostosis?

    <p>To release fused sutures and reshape the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common complication of untreated craniosynostosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the rectum in complicated repair cases?

    <p>The end of the rectum is at a distance from the perineum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging studies are used to confirm the diagnosis of craniosynostosis?

    <p>CT scans and MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the varied surgical techniques used in craniosynostosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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