Neurological Examination and Management Quiz
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What do ototoxic antibiotics such as Gentamicin put a child at risk for?

  • Visual disturbances
  • Motor skill delays
  • Behavioural disturbances
  • Hearing loss (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of developmental regression in children?

  • Improved social skills (correct)
  • Self-injurious behaviors
  • Defiance
  • Aggression
  • What is the purpose of the Denver II screening tool?

  • To assess cognitive abilities
  • To measure emotional intelligence
  • To evaluate language development
  • To assess motor skills and social skills (correct)
  • Which of the following is an important aspect to consider when examining a child with developmental delay?

    <p>Consanguinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of family history should raise concerns regarding possible syndromes or genetic abnormalities in a child with developmental delay?

    <p>Relatives with developmental delay or genetic abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior in children is not typically associated with developmental delay?

    <p>Improved memory recall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a thorough physical examination important in assessing a developmentally delayed child?

    <p>To identify characteristic findings that may reveal the cause of the delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which screening tool is specifically designed for children aged 0 to 6 to assess developmental milestones?

    <p>&quot;Denver II&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Frequent ear infections may lead to effusions affecting hearing' - This statement highlights the association between ear infections and:

    <p>&quot;Impaired hearing&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for initiating intervention in high-risk infants with developmental delay?

    <p>Immediately upon recognizing the delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population is estimated to experience developmental disability?

    <p>5-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are developmental milestones?

    <p>A set of functional skills most children can do at a certain age range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of early recognition of children with developmental problems?

    <p>It results in greater gains in development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is detailed structured counseling of the family recommended in cases of developmental delay?

    <p>To educate families about diagnosis, management, and follow-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should biochemical and metabolic investigations be targeted in children with suspected developmental delay?

    <p>If there is a clinical suspicion of a genetic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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