Quiz #3: Down Syndrome
What were the results found in the unpublished study by Barrosso and Ulrich, 2006 that looked at the effects of treadmill training on motor and cognitive development of patients with Down Syndrome? a. High intensity group achieved earlier motor and mental items b. Low intensity group achieved earlier motor and mental items c. High intensity group saw no difference d. Low intensity group abandoned the study
Answer: a
Which of the following if the known 'triad' of system impairments that are found in patients with Down syndrome? a. Hypotonia, Increased joint flexibility, ligamentous laxity b. Hypertonia, Increased joint flexibility, ligamentous laxity c. Hypotonia, Decreased joint flexibility, rigid ligaments d. Hypertonia, Decreased joint flexibility, rigid ligaments
Answer: a
Celiac Disease is notably found in patients with which condition? a. Muscular Dystrophy b. Down Syndrome c. Cerebral Palsy d. Torticollis
Answer: b
Down syndrome is caused an extra chromosome that is formed by an error from the translocation of which chromosomal pair? a. Chromosome 20 b. Chromosome 21 c. Chromosome 22 d. Chromosome 23
Answer: b
In a patient with Down Syndrome, what are the chances of a congenital heart defect being present? a. 20-40% b. 40-60% c. 60-80% d. 80-100%
Answer: b
Down syndrome commonly causes motor delays. Which of the following types of Motor delays is associated with a strong lower body and weak upper body? Which of the following is associated with a strong upper body and weak lower body? a. Type 1 b. Type 2 c. Type 3 d. Type 4
Answer: c Follow-up: b Both type 1 and type 2 combined are the most common types found. Type 4 is most severe with weakness present everywhere including cardiac anomalies.
What were the results found in the study by Ulrich et al, 2008 that looked at the effects of treadmill training on ambulation with patients with Down Syndrome? a. Low intensity group walked ~3.5 months sooner b. High Intensity group walked ~5 months sooner c. Low intensity group abandoned the study d. Both a & b
Answer: d
Which gait test would be MOST appropriate for a patient with Down Syndrome? a. TUG Cognitive b. TUG Manual c. 10 m Speed Test d. 6 minute walk test
Answer: d
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention for a child with Down Syndrome? a. Personality motivation b. Pre-literacy skills c. Expressive language d. Tumbling exercises
Answer: d Tumbling should NEVER be done with a young patient with Down Syndrome!! This is because of a weak Atlanto-axial instabilities found in most!
Which of the following is a weakness found with a child with down syndrome? a. Visual perception b. Receptive language c. Non-verbal social functioning d. Expressive language
Answer: d Visual perception, non-verbal social functioning and receptive language are considered STRENGTHS. Gross Motor Skills is considered a weakness but can be considered a strength at times depending on the skills.