29 Questions
What are the primary needs of a newborn?
Proper respiration, body temperature, prevention of infection, infant-parent bond
What is the cause of Polydactyly?
Congenital skeletal disorders
What is the main feature of Torticollis in newborns?
Muscle injury in the neck
What does Craniosynostosis involve?
Premature closure of skull sutures
What is a characteristic feature of Achondroplasia / Chondrodystrophia?
Failure of bone growth due to cartilage disorder
What is commonly known as clubfoot in newborns?
Talipes disorder
What is the primary characteristic of an umbilical hernia?
Swelling around the umbilicus
Which of the following is a typical assessment finding for an umbilical hernia?
Swelling around the umbilicus
When does an umbilical hernia usually resolve without surgery?
Between 3-4 years old
What is the recommendation for surgical repair of an umbilical hernia?
If it becomes enlarged or persists beyond school age
What is the therapeutic management option for an asymptomatic umbilical hernia?
Observation if no incarceration
What patient education measure is recommended to prevent pain at a hernia when sneezing?
Using splinting techniques
What is the key difference between omphalocele and gastroschisis?
Omphalocele involves abdominal organs contained by a membrane, while gastroschisis involves abdominal organs spilling freely from the abdominal wall.
Which condition is associated with a hard portion of meconium blocking the intestinal lumen?
Meconium plug syndrome
What is a common symptom of meconium ileus in infants?
Abdominal distention
How is diaphragmatic hernia different from meconium ileus?
In diaphragmatic hernia, an opening allows protrusion of abdominal organs into the chest cavity, whereas meconium ileus involves an opening in the diaphragm.
What intervention can be used for meconium plug syndrome?
5 ml saline enema
How does intestinal obstruction differ from imperforate anus?
Intestinal obstruction involves hardening of meconium in the bowel, while imperforate anus is characterized by a stricture or absence of the anus.
What is a common complication affecting the nervous system in newborns with physical or developmental challenges?
Torticollis (wry neck)
Which condition is characterized by absent or malformed extremities in newborns?
Achondroplasia
In newborns, which gastrointestinal condition involves a defect in the abdominal wall?
Gastroschisis
What is a common skeletal abnormality seen in newborns with physical or developmental challenges?
Craniosynostosis
Which condition involving the gastrointestinal system is characterized by an abnormal connection between the esophagus and trachea?
Tracheoesophageal fistula
What is the main reason for hydrocephalus?
CSF overproduction
Which type of hydrocephalus occurs when there is an obstruction in the free circulation of CSF?
Non-communicating hydrocephalus
What is the result of overproduction of fluid by the choroid plexus in the brain?
Hydrocephalus
Which structure may get enlarged in hydrocephalus due to the accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid?
Cranial sutures
What neural tube disorder is characterized by an opening in the skull where brain tissue protrudes?
Encephalocele
Which condition involves the development of an incomplete closure of the spinal cord and meninges, with no external protrusion?
Spina bifida occulta
This quiz focuses on understanding the various systems commonly affected in children born with physical or developmental challenges. Topics include conditions affecting the skeletal, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, such as craniosynostosis, achondroplasia, gastrointestinal anomalies, and more. Test your knowledge on identifying these conditions and their impact on affected systems.
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