Cerebral Palsy

Overview

100

Cerebral palsy is an exceptionality that affects.. A: Only males B: Only females C: Both males and females D: Females more than males

C: Both males and females

200

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the term cerebral refers to.. A: One half of an individual's brain B: Two halves of an individual's brain C: Half of an individual's brain D: No halves of an individual's brain

B: Two halves of an individual's brain

300

Cerebral palsy, is caused by.... A: Faulty development or damage to motor areas in certain parts of the individuals brain B: Faulty development to the entire brain C: Damage to a certain part of the brain D: Damage to the entire brain

A: Faulty development or damage to motor areas in certain parts of the individual's brain

400

Cerebral palsy does not worsen over an individual’s life? A: Always True B: Typically True C: Always False D: Typically False

B: Typically True

500

Cerebral Palsy Is.... A: A Neurological disorder that permanently affects control of body movement B: A Neurological disorder that permanently affects control of body movement and muscle movement C: A Neurological disorder that permanently affects control of muscle movement D: Not a neurological disorder

B: A Neurological disorder that permanently affects control of body movement and muscle movement

Types

100

How many different types of Cerebral Palsy are there? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

D:4

200

Which type of Cerebral Palsy is the most common? A. Spastic B. Dyskinesia C. Ataxic D. Mixed

A:Spastic

300

According to the CDC, "Ataxic Cerebral Palsy can be defined as..." A. Stiff muscles that cause jerky movements B. Lack of movement C. Having difficulties with balancing and coordination D. Stiffness only in the legs

C: Having difficulties with balancing and coordination

400

The types of Cerebral Palsy are medically classified by the area of the (Blank) is affected A. Body B. Muscular system C. Heart D. Brain

D: Brain

500

Spastic Cerebral Palsy has subtypes,which are identified based on the body part that is affected, that include A. spastic diplegia B. spastic hemiplegia and spastic quadriplegic C. A and B D. None of the above

C: A and B

Treatment

100

There is a cure for Cerebral Palsy A. True B. False C. Almost always D. Only in certain cases

B. False

200

Treatments of Cerebral Palsy can do what? A. Limit Pain B. Enhance Interactions C. Improve Daily Functions D. All of the above

D. All of the above

300

Treatment plans for cerebral palsy A. Most commonly are acupuncture and massage therapy B. Differ from person to person C. Only include physical therapy and behavioral therapy D. Are essentially the same for every person

B. Differ from person to person

400

Therapy plans include... A. Making pain nonexistent B. Promoting reliance on others C. Focusing primarily on the physical ability of the individual D. Speech and language therapies

D. Speech and language therapies

500

While in physical therapy... A. A child experiences loss in joint range and motion B. Only the child benefits from therapy C. The child works on range of motion, physical strength, and breathing/respiration D. All of the above

C. The child works on range of motion, physical strength, and breathing/respiration

Signs/Symptoms

100

One focus of children with cerebral palsy is fine motor functions, which include all of the following EXCEPT... A. Rolling B. Using writing objects (pen, pencil, crayon) C. Grasping small objects D. Turning pages in a book

A. Rolling

200

Every individual with the exceptionality cerebral palsy has the exact same signs/symptoms? A: Always B: Never C: Greatly varies from one individual to the next D: Slightly varies from one individual to the next

C: Greatly varies from one individual to the next

300

Cerebral palsy is visible at birth A. Always B. No; Only in severe cases C. Almost always; it's rare if it's not D. No; Only becomes noticeable after 7 years

B. No; Only in severe cases

400

According to Mayo Clinic Staff, all of the following can be signs/symptoms of cerebral palsy except.. A: Delay in reaching motor skills milestones B: Delay in speech development C: Stiff muscles D: Voluntary movements

D: Voluntary movements

500

According to Center for Disease Control, “Individuals with spastic diplegia might have difficulty walking because tight hips and leg muscles cause their legs to pull together, turn inward, and cross at the knees, also known as ...” A. Gait B. Exaggerated reflexes C. Scissoring D. Stiff Muscles

C: Scissoring

Resources Available

100

Minneapolis has a population of 400,070 and has Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare which... A. Is part of United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota(UCP) B. Is the world’s top cerebral palsy centers C. Provides services to children, teens, and adults D. All of the above

D: All of the above

200

Bloomer (Wisconsin town pop: 3,500) has nearly no resources available.. A. False; There are many available B. True; But there are many in surrounding cities C. True; There are absolutely none D. False; There is a large facility for individuals with cerebral palsy

B. True; But there are many in surrounding cities

300

All of the following resources are available for an individual with cerebral palsy in La Crosse, WI (Population: 51,522) except? A: Three major hospitals for appointments, therapy, and treatment B: Facilities/centers including: Chileda and Childfirst C: Pharmacies to receive medications and other items needed D: PACER Center

D: PACER Center

400

The United Cerebral Palsy of West Central Wisconsin in Eau Claire Wisconsin (30 miles south of Bloomer).... A. Is only useful for the child with cerebral palsy B. Only works with children C. Provides transitions for living in the community D. Doesn't provide assistive technology

C. Provides transitions for living in the community

500

Chileda Institute supports only children (ages 6-12) with a wide range of cognitive and behavioral challenges including individuals with cerebral palsy by helping them reach their full potential. A: True B: Always C: False D: Never

C: False