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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The last function to be recovered in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tendon reflexes are typically the last to recover in GBS due to prolonged nerve remyelination.
Question 2 of 5
Myotubular myopathy, maturational arrest of fetal muscle during the myotubular stage of development at 8-15 wk of gestation. All the following are characteristic features EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiomyopathy is not a characteristic feature of myotubular myopathy, unlike the other listed signs related to muscle weakness or fetal development.
Question 3 of 5
Congenital Guillain-Barré syndrome, manifest as generalized hypotonia, weakness, and areflexia in an affected neonate, fulfilling all electrophysiologic and CSF criteria and in the absence of maternal neuromuscular disease. Of the following, the MOST effective treatment is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IVIG is the most effective treatment for congenital GBS, mirroring its efficacy in typical GBS.
Question 4 of 5
On a global basis, poor bioavailability secondary to phytic acid is thought to be a more important factor than low intake in the widespread occurrence of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The text explicitly states that poor bioavailability due to phytic acid is a key factor in zinc deficiency globally.
Question 5 of 5
Total body water (TBW) as a percentage of body weight varies with age. Which of the following is true regarding TBW?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Premature infants have higher TBW (up to 80-85%) compared to term infants (70-75%), which aligns with physiological norms and is supported indirectly by the text.