Pediatrics (Exam 3)

Question 1

Allow child to do as much as the movement as possible. Encourage as much head and trunk control as possible. Move slow and rhythmically with spastic children. Change position proximally to reduce spasticity.

Answer 1

Handling Tips

Question 2

Positioning and handling used for.

Answer 2

Improve head and trunk control. Accommodate lack of muscular support. Provide proper alignment. Decrease high muscle tone.

Question 3

Inhibition

Answer 3

High Tone

Question 4

Facilitation

Answer 4

Low Tone

Question 5

Tactile sensitivity, irritation and discomfort from tactile sensations. Example: Tag in shirt, may be seeking touch, do not want to be touched.

Answer 5

Tactile Defensiveness

Question 6

Gentle firm pressure tolerated better than light touch.

Answer 6

Touch

Question 7

Vision, Hearing, Touch, Smell, Taste, Proprioception, Vestibular.

Answer 7

Seven Senses

Question 8

Auditory Skill Development

Answer 8

Attending, Localizing, Recognizing, Comprehending.

Question 9

Deep Touch, Vibration, Two-point Touch.

Answer 9

Dorsal Column Tract

Question 10

Light Touch, Pain, Temperature.

Answer 10

Spinothalamic Tract

Question 11

Located in the inner ear. Provides input about the head position. Influences muscle tone. Contributes to neurological reactions of movement. Registers head movements.

Answer 11

Vestibular System

Question 12

Application of compression through joints in weight bearing.

Answer 12

Approximation