ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED PROCTORED EXAM 165 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS The child with Down syndrome should be evaluated for which condition before participating in some sports? a. Hyperflexibility b. Cutis marmorata c. Atlantoaxial instability d.

ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED PROCTORED EXAM 165 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS The child with Down syndrome should be evaluated for which condition before participating in some sports? a. Hyperflexibility b. Cutis marmorata c. Atlantoaxial instability d. Speckling of iris (Brushfield spots) ---CORRECT ANSWER-- C. Atlantoaxial instability - Children with Down syndrome are at risk for atlantoaxial instability. Before participating in sports that put stress on the head and neck, a radiologic examination should be done. Child with Down Syndrome delayed development ---CORRECT ANSWER-- -nurse should ensure the child is enrolled in an early stimulation program which provides PHYSICAL THERAPY to develop motor skills. manifestations of increased ICP ---CORRECT ANSWER-- -decreased LOC -vomiting (often projectile) -rising bp -increasing pulse pressure -bradycardia -papilledema -fixed