Deck 23: Cleft Care in Developing Countries

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

A)The prevalence of clefts varies with ethnic background.
B)The prevalence of clefts varies with socioeconomic status.
C)The prevalence of clefts is not affected by malnutrition.
D)a and b
E)b and c

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What is the primary role of the speech-language pathologist on a cleft palate surgical mission?

A)To evaluate patients for VPI
B)To determine which patients are appropriate for palate repair
C)To work with the dental professional to develop speech appliances
D)To provide speech therapy
E)To counsel the family and teach others

Answer 2

E

Question 3

In 1997, the International Task Force on Volunteer Cleft Missions outlined recommendations for volunteer cleft missions based on which of the following?

A)Mission objectives
B)Organization
C)Personal health and liability
D)Funding
E)All of the above

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

A)The prevalence of clefts does not vary with geography.
B)Poverty is the only reason children in developing countries do not have access to care.
C)Interpreters should be given some written "scripts" prior to the evaluations.
D)The main mission of international organizations is to provide direct surgical care to affected children.
E)c and d