The Child with Down Syndrome Should Be Evaluated for What

question 29

Multiple Choice

The child with Down syndrome should be evaluated for what characteristic before participating in some sports?

• A)Hyperflexibility
• B)Cutis marmorata
• C)Atlantoaxial instability
• D)Speckling of iris (Brushfield's spots)

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Definitions:

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceptible to the human ear as sound.

Sphygmomanometer

An instrument used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to measure the pressure.

Otoscope

A medical instrument used by doctors to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease when they infect a host organism.