Quiz 1 Q/A Flashcards
Developmental Disabilities are?
a. complex neurodevelopmental disabilities characterized by a range of challenges in social interaction, communication, and behavior that develops before 18 years of age
b. a lifelong chronic disability that can be cognitive, physical, or both and present before the age of 21 years old
c. complex neurodevelopmental disability that can be cognitive, physical, or both and present before the age of 21 years old
d. complex neurodevelopmental disabilities characterized by a range of challenges in social interaction, communication, and behavior that develops before 21 years of age
c. complex neurodevelopmental disability that can be cognitive, physical, or both and present before the age of 21 years old
Approximately what percentage of patients with down syndrome have congenital heart defects?
a. 50-70%
b. 20-40%
c. 10-20%
d. 40-60%
d. 40-60%
Which type of cerebral palsy results from damage to the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex?
a. mixed
b. ataxic
c. dyskinetic
d. spastic
d. spastic
How do neurodevelopmental disorders impact cognitive abilities?
a. boosting creativity
b. enhancing memory retention
c. improving attention span
d. impairing problem solving skills
d. impairing problem solving skills
Tic disorders are more common in males than females, with a ratio of about 4:1 for Tourette syndrome. True or false?
True
Which type of autism is caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene, in which there is duplication of the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome?
a. Rett syndrome
b. Asperger syndrome
c. PDD-NOS
d. Childhood Designative Disorder (CDD)
a. Rett syndrome
What class of malocclusion is found most commonly in patients with down syndrome?
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class III
d. Class IV
c. Class III
Atlantoaxial instability is found in 10-20% of patients with
a. autism spectrum disorders
b. cerebral palsy
c. dyspraxia
d. Down syndrome
d. Down syndrome
Which condition is characterized by movement disorders, repetitive tics, and vocalizations?
a. autism spectrum disorder
b. Down syndrome
c. Cerebral palsy
d. Tourette syndrome
d. Tourette syndrome
55% of patients with down syndrome have sleep apnea. True or false?
False
(45% do)
Which symptom is commonly found in children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)?
a. excellent social skills
b. low sensitivity to routines
c. repetitive behaviors
d. highly adaptive behavior
c. repetitive behaviors
What is the most common oral health issue in children with developmental disorders?
a. malocclusion
b. severe dental caries
c. gingivitis
d. periodontal disease
b. severe dental caries
Children with autism always have an intellectual disability. True or false?
False
Which developmental disorder is caused by problems in the regulation of two neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine?
a. Tourette syndrome
b. ADHD
c. Tic disorder
d. Dyspraxia
b. ADHD
What is the most common chromosomal abnormality associated with down syndrome?
a. translocation
b. mosaicism
c. trisomy 21
d. mitosis
c. trisomy 21
Which developmental disorder involves specific challenges in social interactions and communication?
a. Asperger syndrome
b. Down syndrome
c. Cerebral palsy
d. Fetal alcohol syndrome
a. Asperger syndrome
What teeth are most frequently missing in patients with down syndrome?
a. Maxillary 1st molars
b. Maxillary 2nd premolars
c. Mandibular incisors
d. Maxillary 1st premolars
c. Mandibular 2nd premolars
c. Mandibular 2nd premolars
DSM-5 is used to categorize which developmental disorder?
a. autism spectrum disorder
b. dyspraxia
c. cerebral palsy
d. attention deficit disorder
a. autism spectrum disorder
Speech delays are common in children with Down syndrome. True or false?
True
What is a common symptom of developmental disorders in children?
a. healthy eating habits
b. regular bedtime routines
c. communication difficulties
d. daily physical exercises
c. communication difficulties
Down syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 700 births in the U.S. True or false?
True
