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Neural Development Quiz

Test your knowledge on critical aspects of neonatal care and maternal nutrition aimed at preventing neurological defects. This quiz is designed for healthcare professionals and students alike, enhancing understanding of vital health concepts.

Key Features:

Multiple choice format for engaging learning.
Covers essential topics on cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, and spina bifida.
Ideal for revision and self-assessment in pediatric nursing.

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CaringNurse27

1. The nurse is conducting health teaching to a pregnant woman. To prevent neural tube defects, which of the following the mother should include in her diet?

A. Banana

D. Milk

B. Orange

Green leafy vegetables

2. Upon assessment of the newborn, the nurse noticed the following: dimpling of the skin at the lumbar area and tuft of hair at the back. This is consistent with:

A. A. Spina bifida cystic

B. Spina bifida occulta

C. Meningocele

D. Myeloschisis

4. A newborn is diagnosed with hydrocephalus. The nurse knows this as

A. Increased in the size of the brain

B. Increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid

C. Increased blood supply to the brain

D. Increased water in the brain

5. Surgery is performed to a patient with spina bifida in order to:

A. Correct problems like paralysis or urinary incontinence

B. Prevent infection

C. Prevent hydrocephalus

D. Prevent increased intracranial pressure

6. Which of the following intervention is appropriate to maintain the sac of meningocele intact?

A. Apply sterile dry dressing

B. Apply binder to prevent contamination of the sac

C. Apply sterile wet dressing

D. Apply diaper to prevent soiling

7. Which of the following findings is consistent with increased intracranial pressure?

A. Alert, awake, bulging fontanels

B. Increased head circumference, tachycardia, hypertension

C. Widening of the sutures, visible scalp vein, lethargic

D. Hypotension, tachycardia, sunset eyes

8. The newborn is diagnosed with non communication hydrocephalus, this is describes as:

A. Excessive production of CSF

B. Inability to absorb CSF

C. Over production of CSF

D. Obstruction along the ventricles

9. After VP shunt insertion, the mother noticed the infant becoming lethargic, increasing in head circumference, sunset eyes. This is as a result of:

A. Expected after VP shunt

B. Indication that an obstruction may be present

C. Side effect of the drug taken

D. Reassure the mother that these are normal findings

10. A newborn is diagnosed of cerebral palsy. The nurse understands that this is due to:

A. Congenital defect

B. Brain anoxia

C. Hereditary

D. Genetic disease

11. The parents of a child with cerebral palsy should be informed that the condition is

A. Irreversible and non progressive

B. Reversible and non progressive

C. Communicable and irreversible

D. Irreversible and progressive

12. The diet required for a child with cerebral palsy is:

A. Low calorie

B. High calorie

C. Moderate calorie

D. Low carbohydrate

13. What is the management for a child with cerebral palsy?

A. Surgery to correct the defect

B. Medication to treat brain damage

C. Supportive and palliative

D. None because it is self-limiting

14. The nurse is caring to a child with spastic cerebral palsy. Which of the following finding is consistent with the condition?

A. Hyper tonicity of the muscles

B. Easily stumbles and falls

C. Poor balance and coordination

D. Hypotonic muscles

15. The newborn underwent insertion of VP shunt , which of the following findings indicate the shunt functioning effectively?

A. Decreased in head circumference

B. Bulging fontanels

C. Visible scalp vein

D. Macewen sign

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