DOWN SYNDROME

One of this trait is not seen in a person with Down syndrome

• High muscle tone

• Small stature

• Upward slant eye

• Short neck

The number of chromosomes a child with Down syndrome has is

• 45

• 46

• 47

• 48

Down syndrome is caused due to

• bacterial infection

• a chromosomal abnormality

• Viral infection

• lack of oxygen supply to the brain during birth

Which of these traits is not linked with Down syndrome?

• Oily skin

• Hypotonicity

• Simian Crease

• Brachycephaly

This assessment finding would enable a nurse to suspect the presence of Down syndrome in a newborn

• Single palmar crease and hypotonia

• Short palpebral tissues and flat maxillary area

• Prominent scalp veins and a high-pitched cry

• Persistent postnatal growth lag and Microcephaly

A disease which may result from Down syndrome

• Cancer

• Cellulitis

• Celiac disease

• None of these

Generally, a person with Down syndrome has an IQ of

• 20-30

• 40-50

• 60-70

• None of the above

The chances of an offspring to have Down syndrome __________ with the mother’s age

• Decreases

• Increases

• is not influenced

• there is no correlation

There are several variations of Down syndrome with Trisomy 21 accounting for close to 95% of all cases recorded. There is another form of the syndrome that occurs when a segment of the 21st chromosome detaches to attach itself to another chromosome. Its name is

• Translocation

• Relocation

• Transportation

• Displacement

Other name of Down's syndrome

• Trisomy 19

• Trisomy 20

• Trisomy 21

• Trisomy 22