Question 1

The percent of retinoblastomas that are inherited as an autosomal dominant trait is ____%.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percent of retinoblastomas that are inherited...

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to teach about brain tumors.Which information should the nurse include? The most common type of brain tumor in children is:
A) neuroblastoma.
B) astrocytoma.
C) meningioma.
D) germ cell.

Accepted Answer

Astrocytomas are the most common type of brain tumor in children, often originating in the cerebellum or cerebral hemispheres.

Question 3

A nurse recalls that the most frequent location of a neuroblastoma is the:
A) retroperitoneal region.
B) mediastinum.
C) cervical ganglion.
D) lung.

Accepted Answer

Neuroblastoma most commonly originates in the adrenal glands, which are located in the retroperitoneal region.

Question 4

What is the most common location of brain tumors in children?
A) Above the cerebellum
B) In the posterior fossa
C) In the anterior cerebrum
D) In the ventricular lining

Accepted Answer

The most common location of brain tumors in children is in the posterior fossa, which is the region at the back of the skull that contains the cerebellum and brainstem.

Question 5

A 10 year old presents with headache and seizures.CT scan reveals a tumor that is located near the pituitary gland.Which of the following is the most likely tumor type?
A) Astrocytoma
B) Craniopharyngioma
C) Ependymoma
D) Medulloblastoma

Accepted Answer

Craniopharyngiomas are common pediatric tumors located near the pituitary gland, often presenting with headaches and seizures.

Question 6

A newborn child is diagnosed with a vertebral arch defect, spina bifida.This condition would lead the nurse to suspect the child may have which of the following as well? (Select all that apply.)
A) Type II Chiari malformation
B) Myelomeningocele
C) Meningocele
D) Acrania
E) Craniosynostosis

Accepted Answer

The answer of A newborn child is diagnosed with a...

Question 7

Assessment signs of neuroblastoma include: (Select all that apply.)
A) weight loss.
B) irritability.
C) fatigue.
D) fever.
E) constipation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assessment signs of neuroblastoma include: (Select all...

Quiz 18: Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

The percent of retinoblastomas that are inherited as an autosomal dominant trait is ____%.

A nurse is preparing to teach about brain tumors.Which information should the nurse include? The most common type of brain tumor in children is:

A nurse recalls that the most frequent location of a neuroblastoma is the:

What is the most common location of brain tumors in children?

A 10 year old presents with headache and seizures.CT scan reveals a tumor that is located near the pituitary gland.Which of the following is the most likely tumor type?

A newborn child is diagnosed with a vertebral arch defect, spina bifida.This condition would lead the nurse to suspect the child may have which of the following as well? (Select all that apply.)

Assessment signs of neuroblastoma include: (Select all that apply.)