PTA 204 Exam 2 (pediatrics) Questions With Complete Solutions
what is cerebral palsy correct answer: Pre or peri-natal trauma resulting in a decrease in 02 to the brain before, during or shortly after birth What are cerebral term-24palsy classifications? correct answer: - Athetoid - Spastic - Quad - Di/para - Hemi What is athetoid cerebral palsy? correct answer: Characterized by fluctuating muscle tone (peri or post natal trauma) What is spastic cerebral palsy? correct answer: Increases tone and spasticity - Diplegia - Quadraplegia - Hemiplegia What are clinical signs for cerebral palsy? correct answer: - Postural deviations - Scissoring gait pattern - Common foot deformities What are safety considerations for cerebral palsy? correct answer: - Age - Hip subluxation - Seizure history - *AVOID* W-sitting, chair sitting without foot support What is spina bifida? correct answer: Malformation of the neural tube during the germinal phase What is spina bifida oculta? correct answer: Failure of 1 or more vertebrae to fuse What is spina bifida cystica? correct answer: Protrusion of meninges and can include SC and CSF What is Arnold-Chiari malformation? correct answer: Involves cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and cervical spinal cord - Results in the obstruction of CSF and possible herniation of the brainstem through the foramen magnum. Backup of CSF can cause the child to be hydrocephalic What are safety considerations with spina bifida? correct answer: - Shunts - Hip integrity - Sensory deficits - Latex allergies - *AVOID* w-sitting, heel sitting, cross legged, ring sitting
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