Pediatric Physical Therapy Part One

Question 1

what is respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 1

respiratory distress due to atelectasis caused by insufficienct surfactant in premature lungs

Question 2

what is Piagetian Theory

Answer 2

interaction of environment and neutral maturation results in spiraling of development (with equilibrium and disequilibrium resulting)

Question 3

how to score each thing on the APGAR

Answer 3

0,1,2

Question 4

what is meconium aspiration syndrome

Answer 4

in-utero infant inhales meconium and develops respiratory distress

Question 5

what is motor control

Answer 5

the study of postures and movements, and the parts of the mind and the body that control them

Question 6

purpose of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory

Answer 6

questionnaire of ADLs

Question 7

renal failure can lead to what electrolyte imbalance

Answer 7

hypermagnesemia

Question 8

hypermagnesemia is most likely caused by

Answer 8

renal failure

Question 9

great position for play for premature infants

Answer 9

supported side-lying

Question 10

what is the Maturationalist Hierarchical Theory

Answer 10

individual genetically and biologically determined

Question 11

what position should be eliminated for premature infants and provide examples

Answer 11

any activities that increase extensor tone

ex. infant jumpers and walkers

Question 12

symptoms of hyperkalemia

Answer 12

muscular/cardiac function problems

Question 13

how far should objects be away from premature infants when playing

Answer 13

9 inches

Question 14

signs of spina bifida occulta for newborns

Answer 14

dimple

patch of hair

pigmentation visible

Question 15

what is gestational age

Answer 15

age of fetus/newborn from first day of mother’s last normal menstrual period

Question 16

primary intervention strategy for NDT

Answer 16

therapeutic handling

Question 17

what is bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Answer 17

chronic lung disease as a reult of damage to lungs from mechanical ventilationl oxygen administration, and chronic RDS

Question 18

which electrolyte imbalance produces the patient saying they are super thirsty

Answer 18

hypernatremia

Question 19

what is the Empiricist Theory

Answer 19

source of human behavior is environment

Question 20

what age is considered “premature”

Answer 20

under 37 weeks

Question 21

normal gestational period

Answer 21

38-42 weeks

Question 22

what directions does motor development occur

Answer 22

cephalocaudal

and

proximal to distal

Question 23

what population is eligible for Gross Motor Function Measure

Answer 23

CP

Down’s

Question 24

what does failure to thrive result in

Answer 24

developmental delays

Question 25

what score on the APGAR is normal

Answer 25

above 7

Question 26

position of the pelvis for preterm infant

Answer 26

APT

Question 27

treatment for respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 27

oxygen supplementation assisted ventilation surfactant administration

Question 28

what is failure to thrive

Answer 28

infant lacks adequate nutritional intake

Question 29

symptoms of hypermagnesemia

Answer 29

hypotension respiratory depression

Question 30

what condition is hypercalcemia most associated with

Answer 30

hyperparathyriodism

Question 31

position of the hips for preterm infant

Answer 31

ABD extended

Question 32

in standing, where would preterm infants bear weight

Answer 32

the toes

Question 33

what is Behaviorist Theory

Answer 33

environmental reinforcement motivates and shapes cognitive and motor behavior

Question 34

posture of neck and trunk with preterm infant

Answer 34

hyperextended neck and trunk

Question 35

what color of objects should premature infants play with

Answer 35

black, white, red

Question 36

compared to a normal-term baby, what won't a pre-term baby have

Answer 36

physiological flexion

Question 37

purpose of the Denver Developmental Screening Test

Answer 37

to screen for developmental delay

Question 38

symptoms of hypercalcemia

Answer 38

constipation pain nausea vomitting

Question 39

what motions should be promoted for premature infants

Answer 39

shoulder protraction shoulder ADD

Question 40

when is the APGAR administered

Answer 40

1, 5, 10 minutes after birth

Question 41

summary of Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

Answer 41

active, goal-directed functional movements appropriate for the developmental level of the child

Question 42

signs of a dislocated hip for newborns

Answer 42

asymmetrical gluteal folds hip click

Question 43

what is Interactionist Theory

Answer 43

child is an active social being who contributes to their development

Question 44

what is provided to the patient prior to exercise for NDT

Answer 44

sensory input

Question 45

position of shoulders for preterm infant

Answer 45

elevated ABD extended scap retration

Question 46

what position should premature infants sleep in

Answer 46

supine

Question 47

what is tested on the APGAR

Answer 47

heart rate respiration reflex irritability muscle tone color

Question 48

purpose of the alberta infant motor scale

Answer 48

assesses gross motor milestones in infants from birth through independent walking