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crobinson2013

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What is one of the major physical characteristics of the child with Down syndrome?
 
  a. Excessive height
  b. Spots on the palms
  c. Inflexibility of the joints
  d. Hypotonic musculature

Question 2

A newborn assessment shows separated sagittal suture, oblique palpebral fissures, depressed nasal bridge, protruding tongue, and transverse palmar creases. These findings are most suggestive of:
 
  a. microcephaly.
  b. Down syndrome.
  c. cerebral palsy.
  d. fragile X syndrome.


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hypotonic musculature is one of the major characteristics. Children with Down syndrome have short stature and a transverse palmar crease. Hyperflexibility is a characteristic of Down syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
These are characteristics associated with Down syndrome. The infant with microcephaly has a small head. Cerebral palsy is a diagnosis not usually made at birth. No characteristic physical signs are present. The infant with fragile X syndrome has increased head circumference; long, wide, and/or protruding ears; long, narrow face with prominent jaw; hypotonia; and high arched palate.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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