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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can cerebral palsy be definitively diagnosed?

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

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

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Cardiologist</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Genetic testing</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</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</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</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</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</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'</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%</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mixed cerebral palsy</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</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</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%</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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