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Unit 7 Flashcards

1
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What are children with SCI more likely to get than an adult with an SCI?

A

-Nueromuscular scoliosis and hip subluxation

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2
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Most pediatric SCIs occur after what age?

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-15 years

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3
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For children with an incomplete SCI, what percent go on to have a normal life span?

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-83%

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4
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What is the most common cause of pediatric SCI?

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-MVA

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5
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What non-traumatic incidence can cause SCI?

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-tumors, transverse myelitis, AV Malformation, AA instability

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6
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Autonomic Dysrefflexia occurs in SCIs at or above what level?

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-T6

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7
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Children under 10 have difficulty completing which part of the ASIA exam?

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-pin prick

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8
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What part of the ASIA exam has a decreased reliability in those under 15?

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-Motor Exam

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What should you use in place of MMT in those under 5?

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-Functional Assessment

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10
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For SCI above T1 what type of external device is recommended?

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-Stander

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11
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What region of the spine does spina bifida most likely occur?

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-The Thoracolumbar Region

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12
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What time frame does the neural tube not close during utero to cause spina bifida?

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-Within the first 30 days

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13
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What are 3 causes of Spina Bifida?

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-genetics, too little maternal folic acid, maternal use of valporic acid

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14
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What MSK abnormalities can be caused by muscle imbalances from spina bifida?

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-Hip Dislocation, Talipes Equinovarus

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15
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Children with spina bifida may have cognitive abnormalities, How will these children present to be to indicate this?

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-“Chatty”

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16
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What other neurological condition is common in children with spina bifida?

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-Hydrocephalus (up to 90%)

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17
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What is thought to be the cause of hydrocephalus in children with spina bifida?

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-an increase of CSF pressure once the Neural Tube is closed

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18
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Hydrocephalus?

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-Sunsetting (low) eyes, Bulging anterior Frontelle

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19
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What is an Arnold Chiari (Chiari II) Malformation?

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-When the cerebellum and brainstem are displaced distally through the foramen magnum

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20
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What is tethered cord?

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-where the spinal cord adheres to the site of the occlusion; can cause stretching of the spinal cord

21
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What can tethered cord syndrome result in?

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-Gait Dysfunction, bowel or bladder dysfunction, Increased tone and DTRs, Decreased strength and sensation

22
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Tethered cord lesions are most common in spina bifida lesions below what level?

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-T12

23
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Children with thoracic spina bifida lesion commonly present with with LE Posture?

A

-“frog leg” Hip Abd & ER, Knee Flex, PF

24
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A child with a upper lumbar spina bifida insult will have what impairments?

A
  • Weak quads

- But active Hip Flexors and Abductors

25
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What type of orthosis may be useful for a child with a upper lumbar spina bifida lesions?

A

-Total Contact Orthosis

26
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What type of orthotic can be used for upright activities for those with thoracic or high lumbar spina bifida lesions?

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-A frame (toronto frame)

27
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Those with thoracic or high lumbar spina bifida lesions can progress to what type of orthorics to help them ambulate?

A

-RGO of HKAFO (can do step to or step through)

28
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What are two common orthopedic insults in those with lower lumbar spina bifida lesions?

A

-hip dislocation and scoliosis

29
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What hip muscles may be intact in those with a lower lumbar spina bifida lesion?

A

-hip flexors and adductors (may have good to poor abductors)

30
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In those with lower lumbar spina bifida lesions the glute max and lateral hamstrings will present how?

A

-weak

31
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In those with lower lumbar spina bifida lesions the quads and medial hamstrings will present how?

A

-strong

32
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What foot malformation may someone with a lower lumbar spina bifida lesion present with?

A

-Pes Cavus

33
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What muscles will present as weak with a person with a sacral Spina Bifida Lesion? (2)

A

-glute max, and gastroc

34
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What muscles may present as stong with a person with a sacral spina bifida lesion?

A

-glute med, knee flexors

35
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What are the key indicators of shaken infant syndrome?

A

-Retinal hemorrhaging, and subdural hemotoma

36
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Why are children more prone to accel/deccel brain injuries?

A

-their brains have a higher water content

37
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What test is used to determine with severity of a TBI and possible outcomes in children?

A

-Pediatric Coma Scale

38
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A come lasting longer than how many weeks is accociated with poor outcomes in a child with a TBI?

A

-4 weeks

39
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What is a predictor of prognosis in children with TBI, especially if it lasts for longer than 3 months?

A

-post traumatic amnesia

40
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Children below what age have a poor survival rate for TBI?

A

-2 years old

41
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What is Anoxia most commonly cuased by?

A

-Near drowning, but surviving longer than 24 hours

42
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Near drowning results in neurological damage what percent of the time?

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-1/3 (33%)

43
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How many levels are there in the Pediatric Ranchos Scale?

A

-3

44
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What is Level I on the Pediatric Ranchos scale?

A

-Higher Level Respone

45
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What is a Level II on the Pediatric Ranchos Scale?

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-Agitated and Confused

46
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What is level III-V on the pediatric ranchos scale?

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-Lower Level or no response

47
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What is the best OM for children with a TBI?

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-GMFM 88

48
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What is an important intervention for a child with a TBI that is in Ranchos III-V?

A

-Tilt table (40-60 min/day; 5 days/week)

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