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What is the primary disorder associated with upper motor neuron lesions in children?
What is the primary disorder associated with upper motor neuron lesions in children?
- Myasthenia gravis
- Spina bifida
- Cerebral palsy (correct)
- Muscular dystrophy
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of neuromuscular dysfunction in children?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of neuromuscular dysfunction in children?
- Hypertonia (correct)
- Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
- Weakness
- Atrophy of skeletal muscles
What is the primary purpose of the FOUR Score Scale in pediatric neurological assessment?
What is the primary purpose of the FOUR Score Scale in pediatric neurological assessment?
- To assess level of consciousness (correct)
- To measure electric activity in muscles
- To evaluate nerve conduction
- To confirm and classify muscle disease
Which of the following is a red flag for child neurological assessment?
Which of the following is a red flag for child neurological assessment?
What is the term for inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord?
What is the term for inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord?
Which diagnostic tool is used to measure electric activity in muscles?
Which diagnostic tool is used to measure electric activity in muscles?
What is the most common cause of meningitis in newborns and young babies?
What is the most common cause of meningitis in newborns and young babies?
What is a common symptom of meningitis in children older than one year?
What is a common symptom of meningitis in children older than one year?
What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) in the diagnosis of meningitis?
What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) in the diagnosis of meningitis?
What is a common sign of meningitis in infants?
What is a common sign of meningitis in infants?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meningitis in children?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meningitis in children?
What is another diagnostic tool used in the diagnosis of meningitis?
What is another diagnostic tool used in the diagnosis of meningitis?
What is the estimated incidence of Cerebral Palsy (CP) per 1000 live births?
What is the estimated incidence of Cerebral Palsy (CP) per 1000 live births?
What percentage of CP cases are due to unknown prenatal factors?
What percentage of CP cases are due to unknown prenatal factors?
What is the primary determinant of CP in preterm birth?
What is the primary determinant of CP in preterm birth?
Which classification system is used to assess the gross motor function of children with CP?
Which classification system is used to assess the gross motor function of children with CP?
What is the primary cause of brain damage in Cerebral Palsy?
What is the primary cause of brain damage in Cerebral Palsy?
What is the primary goal of therapy for children with CP?
What is the primary goal of therapy for children with CP?
What is the name of the examination used to assess neuromotor impairment in children with CP?
What is the name of the examination used to assess neuromotor impairment in children with CP?
What is the primary manifestation of CP related to anatomic areas of brain damage?
What is the primary manifestation of CP related to anatomic areas of brain damage?
What is the primary type of botulinum toxin used to decrease spasticity in CP?
What is the primary type of botulinum toxin used to decrease spasticity in CP?
What is the primary goal of pharmacologic interventions in CP?
What is the primary goal of pharmacologic interventions in CP?
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