To Plan Early Intervention and Care for an Infant with Down

question 1

Multiple Choice

To plan early intervention and care for an infant with Down syndrome, the nurse considers knowledge of other physical development exemplars such as

• A) cerebral palsy.
• B) autism.
• C) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• D) failure to thrive.

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Definitions:

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neural networks, to understand the biological basis of behavior, thought, and emotion.

Gall's Assertion

The claim by phrenologist Franz Joseph Gall that the bumps on the skull represent the brain's underlying development and could be used to diagnose mental faculties and character.

Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A type of MRI that provides detailed images of the brain's anatomical structure, used in medical diagnosis and neuroscience research.

Glucose Consumption

The usage of glucose by the body as a source of energy or for metabolic processes.