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Newborn Series: Developmental Abnormalities

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1.  What is an example of a physical abnormality resulting from skeletal dysplasia?
  1. A small thorax often with abnormal or absent ribs
  2. Frequent falls
  3. Muscle pain and stiffness
  4. Facial paralysis
2.  An example of a thoracic cavity deformity affecting normal breathing includes:
  1. Experiencing shortness of breath with activity
  2. Webbed fingers interfering with fine motor skills
  3. Muscle weakness resulting in arthritis
  4. Asymmetric bone growth
3.  What is a myelomeningocele?
  1. A genetic-based defect that affects bone growth
  2. Disproportionately long arms, legs and fingers
  3. Exposed cord and nerves contained in a sac that pushes through the gap between the spine and the skin
  4. Birth defect where the baby’s upper lip and/or palate has an opening in it
4.  A person with severe cerebral palsy is usually:
  1. Non-verbal
  2. Able to hold a job
  3. Attend school
  4. Able to walk
5.  Available community resources for children with developmental abnormalities include all of the following, except:
  1. Health department
  2. Public school system
  3. Head start programs
  4. Detention hall