Conditions across lifespan

Question 1

5 processes of normal development

Answer 1

1. cephalo to caudal
2. proximal to distal
3. symmetrical to asymmetrical
4. unilateral to bilateral
5. random to coordinated

Question 2

during nervous system development, what is myelinated first?

Answer 2

brain stem and cranial nerves

Question 3

development of the somatosensory system is characterized by…

Answer 3

exploring with senses

Question 4

during development of the visual system, infants see color by _______ and have 20/20 vision by _______

Answer 4

• 4 months

- 1 year

Question 5

system that is completely myelinated at birth

Answer 5

vestibular

Question 6

skeletal mm are mature by ________ and are mostly _______

Answer 6

• 8 weeks gestation

- fast twitch

Question 7

excess cerebral spinal fluid accumulates, compressing the brain tissue and blood vessels. Cranial sutures are not closed.

Answer 7

hydrocephalus

Question 8

hydrocephalus s/s (3)

Answer 8

1. big head
2. lethargic
3. irritable

Question 9

fracture of the pars interarticularis

Answer 9

spondylolysis

Question 10

slippage of one vertebrae on another

Answer 10

spondylolisthesis

Question 11

group of autoimmune diseases that cause chronic inflammation in connective tissue in jts of children

Answer 11

juvenile RA

Question 12

Juvenile RA PT (2)

Answer 12

1. flexibility

2. ROM

Question 13

infection of the bone as a complication of trauma; common in the adolescent period, particularly males. Caused by staphylococcus aureus

Answer 13

osteomyelitis

Question 14

Adolescent PT (3)

Answer 14

1. Ther ex
2. Functional Activities
3. Modalities

Question 15

early development PT (3)

Answer 15

1. play based therapy
2. caregiver ed
3. neuro therapy

Question 16

declined nerve conduction velocities are noted after ______

Answer 16

30 years

Question 17

geriatric PT (4)

Answer 17

1. functional activities
2. strengthening
3. aerobics
4. balance

Question 18

What is the only way to slow the aging process?

Answer 18

exercise

Question 19

benefits of exercise (5)

Answer 19

1. increased O2
2. increased strength
3. increase bone density
4. increase balance
5. increase psychological

Question 20

by law, a restraint has to be the _________ as possible

Answer 20

least restrictive

Question 21

communication w/ pt who has vision loss (3)

Answer 21

1. large pictures/words
2. improve light
3. remove tripping hazards

Question 22

communication w/ pt who has hearing loss (3)

Answer 22

1. face pt
2. speak slow and clear
3. speak lower not louder

Question 23

PT goals for pt in hospice care (3)

Answer 23

1. comfort
2. assist caregivers
3. quality of life