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Cerebral palsy (CP) Ξ -:- is a disorder of posture and movement that occurs secondary to damage to the immature brain before, during, or after birth. static encephalopathy Ξ -:- represents a problem with brain structure or function. static nature of the brain damage in CP Ξ -:- the clinic...

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Cerebral Palsy Questions & 100% correct
Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
Cerebral palsy (CP)

Ξ -:- is a disorder of posture and movement that occurs secondary to damage to the

immature brain before, during, or after birth.



static encephalopathy

Ξ -:- represents a problem with brain structure or function.



static nature of the brain damage in CP

Ξ -:- the clinical manifestations of the disorder may appear to change as the child

grows older.



movement demands increase with age

Ξ -:- the child's motor abilities may not be able to change quickly enough to meet

these demands.



CP is characterized by

Ξ -:- decreased functional abilities, delayed motor development, and impaired

muscle tone and movement patterns.



How does the damage to the central nervous system manifests

Ξ -:- depends on the developmental age of the child at the time of the brain injury

and on the severity and extent of that injury.



When damage occurs before birth or during the birth process it is considered

Ξ -:- congenital cerebral palsy.




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The earlier in prenatal development that a system of the body is damaged

Ξ -:- the more likely it is that the damage will be severe.



If the brain is damaged after birth up to 3 years of age the CP is considered to be

Ξ -:- acquired.



kernicterus

Ξ -:- a syndrome characterized by CP -high-frequency hearing loss-visual problems

and discoloration of the teeth.



A teratogen

Ξ -:- is any agent or condition that causes a defect in the fetus, including radiation,

drugs, infections, and chronic illness.



The greater the exposure is to a teratogen

Ξ -:- the more significant the malformation.



The two biggest risk factors for CP are

Ξ -:- prematurity and low birth weight.



A gestational age less than 37 weeks and small size for gestational age are

Ξ -:- compounding risk factors for neurologic deficits.



25 to 40 percent of cases of CP

Ξ -:- have no known cause



CP can be classified at least three different ways




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