Cerebral Palsy Types
This type of cerebral palsy is characterized by an awkward, wide-based gait.
What is ataxic cerebral palsy?
This disorder is characterized by an intestinal obstruction due to absent nerve cells.
What is congenital aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprung disease)?
Rapid, deep breathing associated with diabetic ketoacidosis is known as this.
What is Kussmaul breathing?
A spiral fracture in a child, inconsistent with the caregiver's story, raises suspicion of this.
What is child abuse?
This emergency medication is administered subcutaneously during severe hypoglycemia.
What is glucagon?
In this form, involuntary, writhing movements occur due to fluctuating muscle tension.
What is athetoid cerebral palsy?
Marked by thickening at the end of the stomach, this condition causes projectile vomiting.
What is pyloric stenosis?
Excessive thirst and increased fluid intake are signs of this condition.
What is polydipsia?
This law mandates health care personnel to report suspected child maltreatment.
What is mandatory reporting?
Children with this type of diabetes are typically managed with oral hypoglycemic agents.
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus?
This rare type features rigid postures and a lack of active movement.
What is rigidity cerebral palsy?
Known for producing stools mixed with blood and mucus, this condition involves bowel telescoping.
What is intussusception?
This symptom involves excessive hunger despite significant weight loss.
What is polyphagia?
When a caregiver's explanation for bruises doesn't match the child's developmental abilities, this should be considered.
What is possible abuse?
This type of activity is encouraged for diabetic children to improve insulin efficiency.
What is physical exercise?
Children with this type often exhibit scissoring due to severe hip adduction.
What is spastic cerebral palsy?
This condition involves abdominal pain that occurs in recurrent bouts. (hint- the term of a baby crying more than 3hrs a day, 3 days a week for more than 3 weeks.)
What is colic?
An insulin reaction can cause this distinct smell on the breath.
What is fruity (acetone) odor, or Ketones?
This hospital department should be contacted when child abuse is suspected.
What is social services?
Increased monitoring of blood glucose and ketones is recommended during this time.
What is illness/sickness (sick day Management)?
Your patient appears to be wearing clothing that is inappropriate for the weather. This type of behavior is consistent with?
What is neglect.