Down syndrome

Question 1

Causes of down syndrome

Answer 1

trisomy 21, translocation, mosaicism

Question 2

Chromosomal conditions

Answer 2

down syndrome, cri-du-chat syndrome, phenylketonuria

Question 3

A rare disorder of the bowel (colon) which leads to constipation

Answer 3

Hirschsprung’s disease

Question 4

Dry mouth

Answer 4

Xerostomia

Question 5

Increased mobility of atlanto-axial joint

Answer 5

Atlanto-axial stability

Question 6

A chart that allows health professionals to plot and measure a child’s height and weight from birth to young adulthood.

Answer 6

RCPCH Growth charts

Question 7

The chart is mainly intended to assess the growth of children and young people which includes guidance on the onset and progression of puberty, BMI centile lookup, adult height predictor and a mid-parental height comparator.

Answer 7

RCPCH growth charts

Question 8

Supports the young person and their family to plan for the future, by providing them with information about what they can expect.

Answer 8

Transition assessments