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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Parents are discussing their child’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy with their pediatrician. When they ask
what causes this defect, what will the pediatrician most likely explain about the etiology of cerebral
palsy?
A. It is the result of autosomal genetic factors.
B. It is caused by CNS damage occurring before, during, or after birth.
C. It is the result of exposure to a teratogen during pregnancy.
D. It is caused by maternal influenza.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.10
MSC: Applying
2. If an infant begins projectile vomiting in the 2nd to 4th week after birth, what might a PCP suspect is
the cause?
A. Pyloric stenosis
B. Cardiac stenosis
C. Hirschsprung disease
D. Cystic fibrosis
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.13
MSC: Understanding
3. Which of the following is an acyanotic heart defect where there is no mixing of poorly oxygenated
blood with blood reentering the systemic circulation?
A. Coarctation of the aorta
B. Tetralogy of Fallot
C. Transposition of the great vessels
D. Dextroposition of the aorta
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.4
MSC: Remembering
4. To confirm the presence of testes, the test will look for which hormone?
A. Follicle-stimulating hormone
B. Serum gonadotropin
C. Luteinizing hormone
D. Serum testosterone
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.17
MSC: Remembering
5. What are the serious, often fatal respiratory complications of cystic fibrosis?
A. Emphysema
B. Pneumonia
C. Atelectasis
D. Malnutrition
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.22D
MSC: Remembering
6. Mark is explaining to his brother why his son, who has cerebral palsy, walks on his toes and crosses
one foot in front of the other. This is known as what type of cerebral palsy?
A. Bilateral, symmetrical, nonprogressive paralysis
B. Athetoid cerebral palsy that affects about 20% of children with CP
C. Spastic cerebral palsy that is characterized by hyperactive reflexes
D. Ataxic cerebral palsy that exhibits difficulty with balance and depth perception
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.10A
MSC: Applying
7. The gynecologist has given Karla the good news—she is pregnant with her first baby. A discussion of
how to have a healthy baby free of any congenital heart defects likely includes which of the following?
A. Get an x-ray at 3 months to see if the infant is healthy
B. Keep use of recreational drugs to a minimum
C. Confirm immunity to chicken pox and whooping cough
D. Take a daily multivitamin that contains folic acid
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.6
MSC: Applying
8. Tetralogy of Fallot has four congenital heart defects. What is the classic symptom of this defect either
at birth or within the first several months?
A. Tachypnea and cardiomegaly
B. Low oxygen levels and poor feeding
C. Bluish discoloration of the skin or cyanosis
D. Tachycardia
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.5
MSC: Understanding
9. Wilson has Tourette syndrome. Since childhood, his classic symptoms have been the uncontrollable
tics and shoulder shrugging. He has a family, a good job, and is able to function well. What
complementary therapy does he find most helpful?
A. Going into a private and darkened room for meditation
B. Taking his antipsychotic medications when the symptoms are bothersome
C. Playing quiet-mind computer games and working crossword puzzles
D. Taking a daily dose of St. John’s wort
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.26
MSC: Applying
11. How does Laurene describe the symptoms she experiences during a sickle cell crisis?
A. Mild but throbbing pain
B. Intense pain felt in arms, legs, or abdomen
C. Fast breathing and feeling of heat in her face
D. Depression
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.7
MSC: Applying
12. When hydrocephalus is suspected, what diagnostic procedures are likely performed?
A. Measuring head circumference, CT scan, MRI
B. X-ray and blood tests
C. Spinal tap to check for high levels of cerebrospinal fluid
D. Observing the cleft lip and cleft palate
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.9
MSC: Understanding
13. Ross had a “sensitive” digestive tract as an infant but seemed to develop fairly normally. In early
adolescence, he began to have serious constipation and abdominal distention. After numerous tries at
diet changes and home remedies, he saw a physician. What might the physician suspect?
A. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Hirschsprung disease
D. Phenylketonuria
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.15
MSC: Applying
14. Which of the following best describes cleft lip and cleft palate?
A. Cleft lip is more common than cleft palate.
B. Cleft lip exhibits clefts in the upper lip; a hole in the roof of the mouth is cleft palate.
C. The combination of the two occurs in approximately 1 in 5,000 births.
D. One surgery is generally all that is needed to correct cleft lip and cleft palate.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.11
MSC: Understanding
15. Important client communication for cleft lip and cleft palate will include what information?
A. The ESSR feeding method for feeding
B. Bottle feeding, because breastfeeding is quite difficult for the infant
C. No burping, because it is not effective for neonates with cleft lip and cleft palate
D. Have corrective surgery as soon as possible
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.11
MSC: Understanding
16. Laticia brings her infant home from the birthing center in less than 12 hours. The birth was
uncomplicated, but soon Laticia knows something is wrong. Her infant is unable to suck without
coughing, choking, and turning blue. What might be the problem?
A. Malrotation with volvulus
B. Pyloric stenosis
C. Right ventricular hypertrophy
D. Patent ductus arteriosus
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.12
MSC: Applying
17. Keith and Audrey are stunned and frightened when their son is born with omphalocele. They feel
much better after the pediatrician assures them of what information?
A. Surgery will correct the problem and they can expect complete recovery.
B. Stimulation with testosterone injections will quickly move the intestines into place.
C. Daily manual massage will encourage the umbilical ring to close properly.
D. This defect is not life threatening and accommodations can be made for a full life.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.16
MSC: Applying
18. The nurses notice a characteristic musty odor to the newborn’s perspiration and urine due to a
metabolite in which of the following diseases?
A. Phenylketonuria
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Cerebral palsy
D. Hirschsprung disease
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6.23
MSC: Applying
19. When the intestine does not turn properly prior to birth, becomes twisted, and blocks the duodenum,
what is the condition called?
A. Abdominal atresia
B. Intestinal malrotation
C. Malrotation and volvulus
D. Abdominal atresia with volvulus
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.14
MSC: Understanding
SHORT ANSWER
ANS:
Genetic causes, teratogens
ANS:
In any order: talipes varus, talipes valgus, talipes equines, talipes calcaneus
ANS:
Muscle biopsy showing connective tissue and fat deposits
5. What is the term used when each kidney has two ureters instead of one?
ANS:
Duplicated ureter
NARRBEGIN: Define
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
NARREND
6. Atelectasis: _______________________________________________________
ANS:
Collapse of all or part of a lung
7. Chyme: __________________________________________________________
ANS:
Mixture of partially digested food and gastric juices; nearly liquid
8. Lumen: ___________________________________________
ANS:
Open space in a tubular structure
9. Meconium: ___________________________________
ANS:
First feces of newborn
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6.1 MSC: Remembering
NAR: Define
ANS:
Poisonous substances in the blood
MATCHING
18. Peristalsis
19. Septum
20. Tachypnea