NSG 6435 Wk 8 Questions and Answers
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The physical exam of an established 7-month-old client - diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy -
will mostly likely be positive for which signs? ✔✔Increased deep tendon reflexes & sustained
clonus
A 4-year-old client, who is new to the clinic, presents for a sick visit. However, upon exam the
provider discovers that the client has flaccid paralysis over the lower extremities, absent deep
tendon reflexes, lack of response to touch & pain, & has a saclike cyst on the lower back. What
is the most probable diagnosis? ✔✔Myelomeningocele
A 7-month old female presents to the clinic to establish care. During the visit, the parents report
that their daughter was developing as expected during the 1st 5 months of life but they fear that
her development has plateaued. Over the last two months she has become withdrawn & has lost
skills previously performed like partial hand skills & acquired spoken language. The provider
notes on exam excessive bruxism, periods of apnea followed by hyperpnea, hand wringing, &
spastic paraparesis. What is the most likely diagnosis? ✔✔Rett Syndrome
An apparently healthy 7-year-old client, presents to the clinic complaining of left-sided facial
paralysis that occurred suddenly. The client denies any sensory loss but reports difficulty closing
