Isabel Is a 5-Month-Old Girl

question 53

Multiple Choice

Isabel is a 5-month-old girl. She has not gained any weight in the last month. She feeds and sleeps irregularly. She also cries frequently and becomes irritable whenever her mother picks her up. Isabel is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

• A) multiple sclerosis
• B) Alzheimer's disease
• C) failure to thrive syndrome
• D) Down syndrome

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Definitions:

Plantar Reflex

A reflex elicited by stroking the sole of the foot, used to assess the integrity of the spinal cord and higher brain centers; a normal response curls the toes, while the Babinski sign indicates neurological concerns.

Biceps Reflex

A reflex test that evaluates the function of the spinal cord by striking the biceps tendon and observing arm movement.

Sigmoidoscopy

A medical procedure involving the examination of the lower part of the large intestine using a flexible tube with a light and camera.

Urinalysis

A diagnostic test analyzing urine for the presence of diseases, infections, or other medical conditions.