C6- Cerebral Palsy- Early Intervention

Question 1

AFO

Answer 1

Custom or prefabricated brace worn on the foot or lowe

Question 2

APGAR SCORE

Answer 2

Quick assessment performed on a neonatal at 1 minute and 5 minute after birth

Question 3

1 minute score indicate

Answer 3

How well the baby tolerated the birthing process

Question 4

5 minute score

Answer 4

how well the baby is doing outside the mothers womb

Question 5

Low apgar scoes at 1 and 5 minute are

Answer 5

significantly associated with CP

Question 6

Individualized family service plan

Answer 6

for infants and toddler with disability who receive service through IDEA pact C. multidisciplinary assessment of the family resources, priorities and concerns, the strengths and needs of the child with the disability, needed services, and an individualized service plan to meet these needs. this plan is evaluated at least once per year and reviewed at least every 6 months

Question 7

The child’s mother tells the PT that she heard that children with CP have brain damage, and asks if the brain damage will get worse over time. The most important response to the mothers concern would be

Answer 7

Children with CP have non-progressive damage or disturbance to the brain, although secondary changes in the musculoskeletal system may progress over time.

Question 7

Based on the extend and location of limb involvement, what type if CP does this child most likely demonstrate?

Answer 7

Diplegia; the child demonstrate primary motor involvemnt of the LE as noted by spasticity in the LE in scissoring with gait, and extensor tone noted as stiffness in standing and walking. she has some minor involvement in the upper extremity with more involvement in the LE

Question 7

Based on the child’s lower extremity posture and motor skills, what intervention is most important to initiate first?

Answer 7

Passive standing in a prone stander daily; many forms of treatment will benefit this child Howerever, LE weight-bearing through supported standing program is important to initiate to promote the physiological and psychosocial benefits

Question 8

The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) is a valid and reliable tool to measure gross motor nad evaluate change over time in children with CP

Answer 8

Grade A

Question 9

For children with CP who are non-ambulatory, supported standing program reduce spasticity and improve bone density, hip stability, social interaction and alertness

Answer 9

Grade B