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What percentage of individuals with cerebral palsy experience cognitive impairments?
What percentage of individuals with cerebral palsy experience cognitive impairments?
- 45-50%
- 23-44% (correct)
- 60-70%
- 15-25%
At what stage of gestation do most brain lesions associated with cerebral palsy occur?
At what stage of gestation do most brain lesions associated with cerebral palsy occur?
- After birth
- Second half of gestation (correct)
- During birth
- First half of gestation
What is the approximate incidence of cerebral palsy per 1000 live births?
What is the approximate incidence of cerebral palsy per 1000 live births?
- 2-2.5 per 1000 (correct)
- 3-3.5 per 1000
- 4-4.5 per 1000
- 1-1.5 per 1000
What is the primary characteristic of the brain lesion in cerebral palsy?
What is the primary characteristic of the brain lesion in cerebral palsy?
What is the most significant risk factor for cerebral palsy?
What is the most significant risk factor for cerebral palsy?
What is the term for the weight threshold below which an infant is considered to have low birth weight?
What is the term for the weight threshold below which an infant is considered to have low birth weight?