Ch. 49 Neuromuscular Dysfunction

Question 1

Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by

Answer 1

hypertonicity and poor control pf posture, balance, and coordinated motion

Question 2

What is baclofen used for

Answer 2

suited for children with severe spasticity

Question 3

Dyskinetic nonspatic extrapyramidal is characterized by

Answer 3

Chorea- irregular jerking movement

Systolic- slow twisting movements

Question 4

What is said to be the primary defect in neural tube malformations

Answer 4

Failure of neural tube closure

Question 5

What prenatal test is used to detect some NTD’s

Answer 5

MS-AFP

Question 6

What is the most common problem of children born with mylomeningocele

Answer 6

Neurogenic bladder

Question 7

Research says that NTD’d can be prevented in women who take their daily supply of

Answer 7

Folic acid

Question 8

How much folic acid is recommended for women of childbearing age

Answer 8

0.4mg

Question 9

T/F Children with spinal bifida are at high risk for developing latex allergy

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Describe characteristics of Meningocele

Answer 10

Hernia protrusion of saclike cyst of meanings filled with spinal fluid

Question 11

Describe characteristics of myelomeningocele (spinal bifida)

Answer 11

Hernia protrusion of saclike cyst containing meanings, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord with its nerves