Case Study Down Syndrome Exam Questions Chapter 20 3e

Chapter 20. Case Study: Down Syndrome

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. Down syndrome occurs when there is a third _____ chromosome.
   1. 18th
   2. 20th
   3. 11th
   4. 21st
2. Common sitting posture for individuals with Down syndrome can be characterized by:
   1. internal hip rotation, knee extension, and ankle plantar flexion.
   2. external hip rotation, flexed spring, and extended head.
   3. external hip rotation, flexed spine, and forward head.
   4. normal sitting posture.
3. An individual with Down syndrome typically has _______ muscle tone.
   1. Normal
   2. Hypertonic
   3. Hypotonic
   4. Rigid
4. The Original Borg Scale:
   1. measures blood pressure.
   2. tracks perceived exertion during exercise.
   3. evaluates muscle strength.
   4. assesses functional range of motion.
5. The common gait pattern for individuals with Down syndrome can be characterized by:
   1. foot supination, forward head, and lordotic spinal column.
   2. foot supination, forward head, and kyphotic spinal column.
   3. foot pronation, forward head, and kyphotic spinal column.
   4. foot pronation, forward head, and lordotic spinal column.
6. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, a child with an established diagnosis of Down syndrome has the right to receive educationally based services to help obtain functional independence until what age?
   1. 21
   2. 5
   3. 3
   4. 18
7. Typically, individuals with Down syndrome have:
   1. hyperthyroidism.
   2. hypothyroidism.
   3. normal thyroid function.
   4. hypertonicity.
8. For a preschool child with Down syndrome, which of the following would the most valid and appropriate tool to monitor the progress of gross motor skills and functional mobility?
   1. Alberta Infant Motor Scales
   2. Bayley Scales of Motor Development
   3. Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency
   4. Gross Motor Function Measure
9. Which of the following age-related changes are common for individuals with Down syndrome showing signs of dementia?
   1. Hypotension
   2. Weight loss
   3. Hypotonia
   4. Hyperthyroidism
10. There is evidence to suggest that which of the following interventions might be successful with infants with Down syndrome?
    1. Constraint-induced movement therapy
    2. Infant massage
    3. Treadmill training
    4. Therapy suit training
11. According to the motor growth curves created by Palisano and colleagues, on average at what age do children with Down syndrome achieve independent ambulation?
    1. 12 months
    2. 18 month
    3. 24 months
    4. 48 months
12. Common age-related changes for individuals with Down syndrome may include all of the following except:
    1. obesity.
    2. lower cardiovascular capacity.
    3. osteoporosis.
    4. depression.
    5. hypercholesterolemia.
13. In individuals with Down syndrome, symptoms of hypothyroidism may include all of the following except:
    1. low energy levels.
    2. weight loss.
    3. constipation.
    4. bradycardia.
    5. dry skin.

True/False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

1. Heart defects and cardiovascular pathology are a common complication in children with Down syndrome.
2. There is evidence to suggest that participation in sensorimotor groups improves motor outcomes in young children with Down syndrome.
3. Handheld dynamometers are a valid and reliable measure of strength for individuals with Down syndrome.
4. Only children with Down syndrome wanting to participate in sports such as football or gymnastics need to be screened for atlantoaxial instability.

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