NR328 EXAM REVIEW - CHILD WITH NEUROMUSCULAR/MUSCULAR DYSFUNCTION questions with correct answers

CEREBRAL PALSY - MOST COMMON CAUSE - Answer neonatal encephalopathy SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY - CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Answer hypertonicity poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion CEREBRAL PALSY - MOST COMMON TYPE - Answer spastic CP is the most common CEREBRAL PALSY - GOAL OF THERAPY - Answer recognize the disorder early promote optimal development GINGIVITIS PREVENTION - Answer meticulous oral hygiene NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL PAIN MANAGEMENT IN CEREBRAL PALSY - Answer position changes help reduce spasticity FEEDING/JAW CONTROL IN PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY - Answer the person feeding the patient can stabilize the jaw with their hand (from either the front or the side) to help facilitate swallowing