Neurologic Evaluation In Children

Question 1

At what month should the child be able to roll to the side, back and front

Answer 1

5-6 months

Question 2

At what month is the posterior fontanel closed?

Answer 2

3 months

Question 3

Fibrous union of suture lines occurs & serrated edges interlock

Answer 3

6 months

Question 4

Anterior fontanel is closed at

Answer 4

20 months

Question 5

Ossification of cranio-basal bones is complete

Answer 5

8 years

Question 6

Suture cannot be separated by raised ICP

Answer 6

12 years

Question 7

Normal head circum at birth

Answer 7

33-35 cm

Question 8

Level of consciousness or degree of alertness described based on the

Answer 8

Observe activity during the waking period
Quality of cry
Waking and sleep pattern
Play activity and ability to interact

Question 9

Birth to 3 months

Answer 9

Reacts to loud sounds
Quiets to familiar voices or sounds
Makes cooing noises
Responds to speech by looking at speaker’s face

Question 10

3-6 months

Answer 10

Turns head or eyes toward sounds
Starts to make speech-like sounds
Laughs and makes noises to indicate pleasure and displeasure

Question 11

6-9 months

Answer 11

Dada, mama, baba
Will often respond to no and own name
Responds to singing and music

Question 12

Permanent reflexes

Answer 12

Blinking and parachute

Question 13

Babinski reflex disappears at

Answer 13

9 months to 1 year

Question 14

Grasping reflex weakens at _ and disappears at

Answer 14

3 month, 1 year

Question 15

Reflexes that disappears after 3-4 months

Answer 15

Moro, rooting, stepping, sucking

Question 16

Disappears after 6-7 month

Answer 16

Swimming

Question 17

Disappears after 2 months

Answer 17

Tonic neck