Neurological Jeopardy

Question 1

What classification is a child with: Total body involvement, but more involvement in trunk and LE

Answer 1

Diplegia

Question 2

What classification is a child with one sided involvement?

Answer 2

Hemiplegic

Question 3

What is the most reliable way to measure ROM in a child with CP?

Answer 3

Average of 2 measurements

Question 4

What GMFSC level is a child that can walk in most settings and climb stairs holding a rail. Difficulty walking long distances, inclines, or in crowded areas. Minimal ability to run and jump.

Answer 4

Level 2

Question 5

What level is a child who uses physical assistance or powered mobility in most settings? may walk for short distances with a full body support walker when positioned?

Answer 5

Level 4

Question 6

What is the name of the condition where there is involvement of the spinal fluid, meninges, and spinal cord tissue?

Answer 6

Myelomenigocele

Question 7

What is the name of the complication when the hindbrain sinks into the spinal column due to decreased CSF volume?

Answer 7

Arnold-Chiara Malformation

Question 8

What are the following signs and symptoms of: HA, irritability, fever, nausea, increased tone in innervated mm, vision, speech, and cognitive problems, increased difficulty with postural control, diminished consciousness.

Answer 8

Shunt malfunction

Question 9

What would be the most appropriate orthotic for a child with a lesion L1-3?

Answer 9

HKAFO’s/RGO

Question 10

What is your goal time frame when prescribing a standing frame for a child with spina bifida.

Answer 10

60 minutes 4-5 times per week

Question 11

True/False: Cerebral Palsy is progressive

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What can cause the diagnosis of CP?

Answer 12

Intraventricular hemorrhage
Anoxic or hypoxic episode at birth
Infections
(All the above)

Question 13

According to research, what type of exercise shows the greatest impact on overall participation?

Answer 13

Aerobic

Question 14

According to the GMFM curves how old are most children in level 4 and 5 when they reach 90% of their motor potential?

Answer 14

Before 3 years old

Question 15

What is the term for brain cell damage around the ventricles due to injury or anoxia that is common in kids with CP?

Answer 15

Periventricular Leukomalacia

Question 16

Which comes first in motor learning?

Answer 16

Skill Acquisition

Question 17

Which type of practice would best facilitate the generalization of motor skills?

Answer 17

Variable practice

Question 18

What perspective do we follow for pediatric motor learning?

Answer 18

Dynamic Systems Theory

Question 19

What type of interventions are best in pediatrics?

Answer 19

Activity Focused

Question 20

What aspect of postural control is specifically tested by the functional reach test?

Answer 20

Anticipatory Postural Control

Question 21

Which of the following health conditions would be the most likely diagnosis for a child demonstrating difficulty with socialization, communication, and behavior?

Answer 21

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 22

A standardized assessment commonly used with children who have developmental coordination disorder is the?

Answer 22

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency II

Question 23

The GMFM is valid for children with?

Answer 23

Down Syndrome and CP

Question 24

What allergy is common in children with spina bifida?

Answer 24

Latex

Question 25

What happens to the heart rate of children with low and mid-lumbar myelomeningocele compared to non-disabled peers when walking?

Answer 25

HR increases

Question 26

What are all of the topographical classifications for CP?

Answer 26

Quadriplegia, hemiplegia, diplegia, triplegia

Question 27

What are the types of classification for CP?

Answer 27

Spastic
Dyskinetic
Ataxic
Mixed

Question 28

What are the levels of function for CP?

Answer 28

1
2
3
4
5