Spina bifida|B|quiz 2

Spina bifida is one of the possible neural tube defects that can occur during early embryological development. Which of the following definitions most accurately describes meningocele?

• Herniation of spinal cord and meninges into a sac.

• Sac formation containing meninges and spinal fluid.

• Complete exposure of spinal cord and meninges

• Spinal cord tumor containing nerve roots.

All of the following are types of spina bifida EXCEPT:

• myelomeningocele

• meningocele

• hemophilia

• spina bifida occulta

Which is the most severe form of spina bifida?

• Meningocele

• Myelomeningocele

• They are equally severe

• Spina bifida occulta

What protrudes from the baby's back in myelomeningocele?

• The meninges and the spinal cord

• There is usually no sign of a defect

• The meninges

• A layer of fat

The term spina bifida is usually used to refer to this condition. There is a visible defect in the spine with a sack-like protrusion at any level of the spinal column at the midline of the bac. The sac contains meninges, spinal fluid , and nerves

• Spina bifida occulta

• Myelomeningocele

• meningocele

• all except spina bifida occulta

Spinal defect and the sac-like protrusion are present, but only spinal fluid and meninges are present in the sac. After the sac is repaired no further symptoms are usually seen since spinal nerves are not damaged.

• Myelomeningocele

• Spina bifida occulta

• meningocele

• all option are correct

Shunt infections are least common 1 - 2 months after placement.

• true

• false

• at some point

• all the time

Neural tube defect has been linked to insufficient folic acid in the maternal diet.

• true

• false

A school age child with spina bifida has a shunt in place for hydrocephalus. Which of the following signs and symptoms are manifestations of increased intracranial pressure?

• Fever

• Headache

• Lethargy

• Bulging of anterior the fontanel

• Change in school performance

Hydrocephalus is frequently associated with spina bifida/myelomeningocele.

• true

• false