Question 1

What term is used to describe a premature closure of one or more of the cranial sutures during the first 18 months of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Craniosynostosis 
B)  Congential hydrocephalus 
C)  Microcephaly 
D)  Acrania 
A)  Craniosynostosis 
B)  Congential hydrocephalus 
C)  Microcephaly 
D)  Acrania

Question 2

An infant has an anterior midline defect of neural tube closure.What term will the nurse observe written on the chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anencephaly 
B)  Myelodysplasia 
C)  Cyclopia 
D)  Hydrocephalus 
A)  Anencephaly 
B)  Myelodysplasia 
C)  Cyclopia 
D)  Hydrocephalus

Question 3

Assessment signs of neuroblastoma include: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss. 
B)  irritability. 
C)  fatigue. 
D)  fever. 
E)  constipation. 
A)  weight loss. 
B)  irritability. 
C)  fatigue. 
D)  fever. 
E)  constipation.

Question 4

A 10-year-old presents with headache and seizures.CT scan reveals a tumor that is located near the pituitary gland.Which of the following is the most likely tumor type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Astrocytoma 
B)  Craniopharyngioma 
C)  Ependymoma 
D)  Medulloblastoma 
A)  Astrocytoma 
B)  Craniopharyngioma 
C)  Ependymoma 
D)  Medulloblastoma

Question 5

A baby is stillborn after 6 hours of labor.Autopsy reveals hydrocephalus caused by cystic dilation of the fourth ventricle and aqueductal compression.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congenital hydrocephalus 
B)  Microcephaly 
C)  Dandy-Walker deformity 
D)  Macewen sign 
A)  Congenital hydrocephalus 
B)  Microcephaly 
C)  Dandy-Walker deformity 
D)  Macewen sign

Question 6

During infancy, what is the fastest growing part of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Limb bones 
C)  Head 
D)  Vertebral column 
A)  Spinal cord 
B)  Limb bones 
C)  Head 
D)  Vertebral column

Question 7

A 3-year-old has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.What should the nurse expect to find on the lab report for the most common cause of this bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Haemophilus influenzae 
B)  Neisseria meningitidis 
C)  Streptococcus pneumonia 
D)  Escherichia coli 
A)  Haemophilus influenzae 
B)  Neisseria meningitidis 
C)  Streptococcus pneumonia 
D)  Escherichia coli

Exam 17: Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

What term is used to describe a premature closure of one or more of the cranial sutures during the first 18 months of life?

An infant has an anterior midline defect of neural tube closure.What term will the nurse observe written on the chart?

Assessment signs of neuroblastoma include: (select all that apply)

A 10-year-old presents with headache and seizures.CT scan reveals a tumor that is located near the pituitary gland.Which of the following is the most likely tumor type?

A baby is stillborn after 6 hours of labor.Autopsy reveals hydrocephalus caused by cystic dilation of the fourth ventricle and aqueductal compression.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

During infancy, what is the fastest growing part of the human body?

A 3-year-old has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.What should the nurse expect to find on the lab report for the most common cause of this bacterial meningitis?

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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