Which statement about Down syndrome is true? a. It is caused ...

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Which statement about Down syndrome is true?
 
  a. It is caused by an inborn error of metabolism.
  b. Often the infant has slanting eyes and low-set ears.
  c. It is more common in offspring of women under age 20.
  d. The mean IQ of a person with Down syndrome is about 100.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a preterm infant. Which finding(s) would indicate the need for further action? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Nasal flaring
  b. Cyanosis
  c. Expiratory grunt
  d. Irregular respiratory rate
  e. Five-second periods of apnea
  f. Substernal chest retractions

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Infants with Down syndrome typically have slanting eyes and low-set ears. It is caused by a genetic error and is more common in mothers over age 35. IQ ranges from 25 to 70, with a mean of 50.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, F
Nasal flaring, substernal (chest) retractions, cyanosis, tachypnea, expiratory grunt, and see-saw respirations are classic signs of respiratory distress. Brief periods of apnea and irregular respirations are not abnormal in the newborn.