Which action is contraindicated when a child with Down syndrome ...

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Which action is contraindicated when a child with Down syndrome is hospitalized?
 
  a. Determine the child's vocabulary for specific body functions.
  b. Assess the child's hearing and visual capabilities.
  c. Encourage parents to leave the child alone for extended periods of time.
  d. Have meals served at the child's usual mealtimes.

Question 2

The most common type of hearing loss, which results from interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear, is called:
 
  a. Conductive. c. Mixed conductive-sensorineural.
  b. Sensorineural. d. Central auditory imperceptive.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The child with Down syndrome needs routine schedules and consistency. Having familiar people present, especially parents, helps to decrease the child's anxiety. To communicate effectively with the child, it is important to know the child's particular vocabulary for specific body functions. Children with Down syndrome have a high incidence of hearing loss and vision problems and should have hearing and vision assessed whenever they are in a health care facility. Meals should be served at the usual mealtimes because routine schedules and consistency are important to children with Down syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Conductive or middle-ear hearing loss is the most common type. It results from interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear, most often from recurrent otitis media. Sensorineural, mixed conductive-sensorineural, and central auditory imperceptive are less common types of hearing loss.