NSG 6435 WK 8 | ACTUAL 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | SOUTH UNIVERSITY
The physical exam of an established 7-month-old client - diagnosed with spastic
cerebral palsy - will mostly likely be positive for which signs? Answer -
Increased deep tendon reflexes & sustained clonus
A 4-year-old client, who is new to the clinic, presents for a sick visit. However,
upon exam the provider discovers that the client has flaccid paralysis over the
lower extremities, absent deep tendon reflexes, lack of response to touch &
pain, & has a saclike cyst on the lower back. What is the most probable
diagnosis? Answer - Myelomeningocele
A 7-month old female presents to the clinic to establish care. During the visit,
the parents report that their daughter was developing as expected during the
1st 5 months of life but they fear that her development has plateaued. Over
the last two months she has become withdrawn & has lost skills previously
performed like partial hand skills & acquired spoken language. The provider
notes on exam excessive bruxism, periods of apnea followed by hyperpnea,
hand wringing, & spastic paraparesis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer - Rett Syndrome
An apparently healthy 7-year-old client, presents to the clinic complaining of
left-sided facial paralysis that occurred suddenly. The client denies any sensory
loss but reports difficulty closing the left eyelid. The provider suspects the
client has Bell's Palsy. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected in this
condition? Answer - VII
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | SOUTH UNIVERSITY
The physical exam of an established 7-month-old client - diagnosed with spastic
cerebral palsy - will mostly likely be positive for which signs? Answer -
Increased deep tendon reflexes & sustained clonus
A 4-year-old client, who is new to the clinic, presents for a sick visit. However,
upon exam the provider discovers that the client has flaccid paralysis over the
lower extremities, absent deep tendon reflexes, lack of response to touch &
pain, & has a saclike cyst on the lower back. What is the most probable
diagnosis? Answer - Myelomeningocele
A 7-month old female presents to the clinic to establish care. During the visit,
the parents report that their daughter was developing as expected during the
1st 5 months of life but they fear that her development has plateaued. Over
the last two months she has become withdrawn & has lost skills previously
performed like partial hand skills & acquired spoken language. The provider
notes on exam excessive bruxism, periods of apnea followed by hyperpnea,
hand wringing, & spastic paraparesis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer - Rett Syndrome
An apparently healthy 7-year-old client, presents to the clinic complaining of
left-sided facial paralysis that occurred suddenly. The client denies any sensory
loss but reports difficulty closing the left eyelid. The provider suspects the
client has Bell's Palsy. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected in this
condition? Answer - VII
