18 Questions
What is the characteristic of a child with athetoid type of CP?
Slow, writhing motions
Which type of CP involves an awkward, wide-based gait?
Ataxic type
What is documented during the diagnosis of CP?
Any episode of possible anoxia during prenatal life or at birth
What is observed in children with dyskinetic type of CP during emotional stress?
Irregular and jerking movements
What is the result of mixed type of CP?
A severe degree of physical impairment
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of athetoid type of CP?
Stiffness and rigidity
What percentage of affected children have pyramidal or spastic type of CP?
40%
What may occur in school-age children with spastic CP?
Tightening of the heel cord
What is a characteristic of children with hemiplegia?
The involved arm is shorter than the other arm
What is a symptom of hemiplegia?
Difficulty identifying objects placed in their involved hand when their eyes are closed
What may lead to CP symptoms?
Head injury or infections such as meningitis
What is the incidence of CP in births?
2 in 1,000 births
What is a characteristic of a child with spastic CP?
Abnormal clonus and exaggeration of deep tendon reflexes
What can be detected by examining the child's shoes?
Leg involvement
What is a characteristic of a child with athetoid CP?
Approximately 30% of CP cases
What is a characteristic of a child with ataxic CP?
Approximately 10% of CP cases
What can be observed in infants with CP when held in a ventral suspension position?
They arch their backs and extend their arms and legs abnormally
What type of CP is characterized by impaired speech and possible cognitive impairment?
Quadriplegia
Learn about the characteristics of athetoid type of Cerebral Palsy, including abnormal involuntary movements, speech difficulties, and swallowing problems. Understand how emotional stress affects the condition.
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