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This individual had early thoughts about the cause of CP decades before the medical field embraced it.
Sigmund Freud
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The cause of Cerebral Palsy can always be determined.
False
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How many levels are included in the Gross Motor Classification System for CP?
5
100
What is the name of the medication that can treat spasticity by injecting directly into the spinal cord?
baclofen (intrathecal baclofen pump)
100
What tone abnormality is commonly present with ataxic CP?
low tone
200
Before how many weeks gestation is there an increased chance of CP?
<32 weeks
200
Although individuals with CP have abnormal tone, they can still generate sufficient muscle force.
False. Insufficient!
200
What are the 5 different classifications for the areas of the body that can be affected?
monoplegia, hemiplegia, diplegia, triplegia, quadriplegia
200
How long do botox injections last?
3-6 months
200
Which is not a common impairment of CP? a. persistent primitive reflexes b. abnormal patterns of movement c. tone abnormalities d. paralysis
d. paralysis
300
What % of infants with Periventricular Leukomalacia are diagnosed with CP?
60-100%
300
Athetoid Cerebral Palsy makes up 5% of diagnoses
False. 10-15%
300
Match the following: Spastic lesion of basal ganglia Athetoid lesion of cerebellum Ataxic lesion of motor cortex
Spastic - motor cortex Athetoid - basal ganglia Ataxic - cerebellum
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What is more common: congenital or acquired CP?
congenital (before or during birth)
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What percent of children with cerebral palsy have seizures? a. 70% b. 35% c. 50% d. 60%
c. 50%
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What is the average age for diagnosis of spastic diplegia?
18 months
400
In spastic hemiplegia the arm is usually affected more than the leg.
True
400
What region of the brain is affected with spastic hemiplegia?
one side of the motor cortex
400
One type of brain injury that can cause CP involves abnormal brain development or malformation. What is this called?
Cerebral Dysgenesis
400
Individuals with spastic cerebral palsy typically present to have a "crouched gait." How are the lower extremities typically presented with this? a. hip flexion, hip internal rotation, knee flexion, ankle plantarflexion b. hip flexion, knee flexion, knee internal rotation c. hip extension, knee flexion, ankle plantarflexion
a. hip flexion, hip internal rotation, knee flexion, ankle plantarflexion
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According to the study from 2008 on 8 year olds with Cerebral Palsy, which group represented the largest population in the study? Walks independently Uses Hand-held mobility device Limited or no walking ability
Walks independently (58.2%)
500
A lesion to the basal ganglia will cause fluctuating tone and uncoordinated movements
False. It will cause fluctuating tone and involuntary and slow movements.
500
Which type of cerebral palsy can present as "floppy baby syndrome"?
athetoid cerebral palsy
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What medical condition of the mother is a risk factor for their child to have CP? a. jaundice b. thyroid problems c. being a twin d. decreased nutrition
b. thyroid problems
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Why are children with spastic CP at increased risk to develop contractures during puberty?
With growth of bones, there is increased resistance in the muscles to stretch