Week 3 Case

Question 1

concussion

Answer 1

temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head

Question 2

hypoplasia

Answer 2

undeveloped

Question 3

corpus callosum

Answer 3

flat bundle of neural fibers beneath the cortex in the eutherian brain at the longitudinal fissure. It connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres and facilitates interhemispheric communication

Question 4

APGAR

Answer 4

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration; simple and replicable method to quickly and summarily assess the health of newborn children immediately after birth

Question 5

laceration

Answer 5

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Question 6

consanguinity

Answer 6

blood relationship

Question 7

bronchiolitis

Answer 7

inflammation of the bronchioles

Question 8

tantrum

Answer 8

an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Question 9

OFC

Answer 9

head circumference

Question 10

philtrum

Answer 10

surface between nose and lips

Question 11

Fundoscopic

Answer 11

is a test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope

Question 12

exotropia

Answer 12

also referred to as divergent squint, is a form of strabismus where the eyes are deviated outward

Question 13

exudates

Answer 13

substance

Question 14

organomegaly

Answer 14

abnormal enlargement of organs

Question 15

clinodactyly

Answer 15

a medical term describing a bend or curvature of the fifth fingers toward the adjacent fourth fingers

Question 16

nail hypoplasia

Answer 16

it may be associated with nail thickening, thinning or fragility

Question 17

clonus

Answer 17

s a series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations 3-8Hz

Question 18

tandem gait

Answer 18

walk heel to toe

Question 19

synkinesia

Answer 19

the result from miswiring of nerves after trauma. This result is manifested through involuntary muscular movements accompanying voluntary movements

Question 20

nocturnal enuresis

Answer 20

is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which bladder control usually occurs

Question 21

cerebral palsy CP

Answer 21

is a general term for a group of permanent, non-progressive movement disorders that cause physical disability, mainly in the areas of body movement. There may also be problems with sensation, depth perception, and communication ability

Question 22

atrial septal defect

Answer 22

form of a congenital heart defect that enables blood flow between two compartments of the heart called the left and right atria

Question 23

inner canthal distance

Answer 23

nose thickness

Question 24

palpebral fissure lengths

Answer 24

the eye length

Question 25

change of life baby

Answer 25

child associated with late maternal age