Cerebral Palsy Overview
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What is the main characteristic affected by cerebral palsy?

  • Cognitive abilities
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Muscle control (correct)

Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible cause of cerebral palsy?

  • Maternal infections
  • Fetal stroke
  • Traumatic head injury
  • Random mutations in the liver (correct)

What type of test is NOT mentioned as part of post-birth testing for cerebral palsy?

  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • X-ray (correct)
  • Blood tests

Which of the following is listed as a potential serious effect of cerebral palsy?

<p>Joint problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many main types of cerebral palsy are mentioned in the text?

<p>Four (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can cerebral palsy be definitively diagnosed?

<p>During infancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is primarily affected in cerebral palsy?

<p>Cerebellum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of cerebral palsy mentioned in the text?

<p>Spastic diplegia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which health issue is NOT mentioned as a potential problem for a person with cerebral palsy?

<p>Breathing problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children in the United States are estimated to have cerebral palsy?

<p>1% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professional is NOT mentioned as part of the treatment options for cerebral palsy?

<p>Cardiologist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cerebral palsy involves symptoms from more than one type?

<p>Mixed cerebral palsy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender distribution like among children diagnosed with cerebral palsy?

<p>43% Females - 57% Males (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual would be responsible for helping a child with cerebral palsy in their learning process?

<p>Special education teacher (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of prenatal testing is NOT available to definitively diagnose cerebral palsy?

<p>Genetic testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of cerebral palsy according to the text?

<p>Genetic inheritance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique is used to assess brain damage in infants with suspected cerebral palsy post-birth?

<p>MRI (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential serious effect of cerebral palsy according to the text?

<p>Hair loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of problem can children with cerebral palsy commonly experience based on the information provided?

<p>Learning difficulties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement problem determines the classification of the four main kinds of CP?

<p>Fine motor skill impairment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infection is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of cerebral palsy in the text?

<p>'Viral infections' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy by the age of 2 years?

<p>Approximately 50% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which health issue is commonly associated with cerebral palsy, making it hard to have a bowel movement?

<p>Constipation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which profession is NOT mentioned as part of the treatment team for cerebral palsy according to the text?

<p>Optometrists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cerebral palsy involves symptoms from more than one specific subtype?

<p>Mixed cerebral palsy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of movement problems in childhood according to the text?

<p>Cerebral palsy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gender has a higher prevalence among children diagnosed with cerebral palsy according to the text?

<p>Males (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of children in the United States estimated to have cerebral palsy?

<p>~2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific professional is not mentioned as part of the treatment team for individuals with cerebral palsy?

<p>Optometrist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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