Pediatric PT Flashcards

1
Q

What is hemiplegia

A

Right UE/LE or Left UE/LE

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2
Q

What is babinski reflex

A

Stroke lateral aspect of plantar surface of the foot

Get extension and fanning of toes

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3
Q

What type of drug is used for CP

A

Intrathecal baclofen pump

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4
Q

Placing

A

Drag dorsum of foot or back of hand against edge of table

Get placing of foot on table top

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5
Q

What is athetosis CP

A

generalized decreased muscle tone, floppy baby syndrome

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6
Q

Neck righting

A

Turn head with infant in supine

Body log rolls (0-6 months)

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7
Q

Landau

A

Infant held in central suspension

Neck, trunk, hips extend

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8
Q

What is dystonia

A

Involuntary movements with sustained contractions

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9
Q

What is athetosis

A

Fluctuating muscle tone, involuntary slow writhing movements

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10
Q

Normal gestational period

A

38-42 weeks

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11
Q

What is myelomeningocele

A

Cyst includes CSF and herniated cord tissue

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12
Q

When is the APGAR test administered

A

To newborns every 5 and 10 minutes after birth

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13
Q

What is Erb’s Paralysis

A

C5-C6 upper arm paralysis

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14
Q

What does the Peabody test

A

Gross and fine motor development from birth-42 mos

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15
Q

Galant

A

Sharp stroke along paravertebral line from scalula top top of iliac crest

Trunk flexion toward side

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16
Q

Tonic labyrinthine supine

A

Supine position

Extensor tone

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17
Q

ATNR

A

Rotation of head

Extension of face side extremities, flexion of skull side

18
Q

What is Maturationist Hierachical Theory

A

Individual genetically and biologically determined

19
Q

What is monoplegia

A

One limb affected by CP

20
Q

What is quadriplegia

A

All four limbs affected

21
Q

For an infant with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, how do they get it and what can they develop

A

Inhales substance

Can develop respiratory distress

22
Q

What is diplegia CP

A

Two lower limbs affected

23
Q

Moro

A

Sudden extension of neck

Flexion, ABD of shoulders

24
Q

Two types of spina bifida cystica

A

Meningocele

Myelomeningocele

25
Q

What is the Empricist Theory

A

Source of human behavior is environment

26
Q

How is APGAR scores

A

0, 1, 2

score of 7 of above considered good

27
Q

What is respiratory distress syndrome

A

Respiratory distress due to atelectasis caused by insufficient surfactant in premature lungs

28
Q

What is meningocele

A

Cyst involves CSF, cord intact

29
Q

Tonic labyrinthine prone

A

Prone position

Results in flexor tone

30
Q

What is Klumpke’s paralysis

A

C8-T1 lower arm paralysis

31
Q

Where does intrathecal baclofen pump deliver

A

Intrathecal (subarachnoid) space

32
Q

Physiologic flexion of ankles and wrists

A

Ankles: dorsiflexion

Wrists: flexion

33
Q

What is spina bifida Cheri a

A

Visible or open lesion

34
Q

What does Gross Motor Function Measure measure

A

Change in gross motor function over time in children with CP and Downs Syndrome

35
Q

What foot deformity is common with spina bifida

A

Talipes equinovarus (club foot)

36
Q

How does Botox injections work

A

Botox into muscle which paralyzes it for 4-6 months

37
Q

What are the five items on the APGAR

A
Heart rate
Respiration
Reflex irritability
Muscle tone
Color
38
Q

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

A

ADLs with/without modification by caregiver

39
Q

STNR

A

Cervical extension

UE extension, LE flexion

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cervical flexion

UE flexion, LE extension

40
Q

What is ataxia

A

Instability of movement

41
Q

What is spina bifida occulta

A

No spinal cord involvement, may he indicated by tuft of hair, dimple, or sinus