Cerebral Palsy: Nursing Management

Question 1

Cerebral Palsy

Therapeutic Goals

Answer 1

1. Minimize impairments
2. Maximizing function
3. Preserving general health

Question 2

Cerebral Palsy

Management

Answer 2

1. Multidisciplinary approach
2. Therapeutic goals
3. Therapies
4. Prosthetics/Orthotics
5. Surgery
6. Hyperbaric oxygen

Question 3

Cerebral Palsy

Management: Therapies

Answer 3

1. Speech, physical, occupational
2. Botulinum Toxin A: Botox
3. Massage

Question 4

Cerebral Palsy: Nursing Management

Answer 4

1. Assess child’s developmental level and intelligence
2. Encourage early intervention and participation in school programs
3. Prepare for using mobilizing devices and to prevent deformities
4. Communicate with the child on a functional level, not on a chronological level
5. Provide safe environment
6. Provide safe, appropriate toys for age and developmental level
7. Position upright after meals

Question 5

Would result in decreased muscle activity by blocking the release of acetylcholine from the neuron

Answer 5

Botulinum Toxin Type A

Question 6

Medical use of oxygen at a higher level than atmospheric pressure

Answer 6

Hyperbaric Oxygen