Physical therapy for Pediatric & older adult, HOSA Physical Therapy Exam with Questions and Answers

Physical therapy for Pediatric & older adult, HOSA Physical Therapy Exam with Questions and Answers Anencephaly ANSWER A form of neural tube defect that results from a lack of the neural tube closure at the base of the brain. Not compatible with life and results in fetal death or death shortly after delivery. Cerebral palsy (CP) ANSWER Group of conditions caused by a non-progressive lesion on the brain most often it has its origin before birth, at birth, or after birth and is caused by an interruption of oxygen to the brain of the fetus or new born. Autism ANSWER A neural developmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication skills, and repetitive behaviors. Club foot ANSWER Disorder in which the foot is turned inward and slanted upward Congenital muscular torticolis (CMT) ANSWER (Twisted neck) the muscle extending down the side of the neck is tight and shortened. An infant holds his or her head to one side and has difficulties turning the head Cystic fibrosis (CF) ANSWER Most common inherited chronic pulmonary disease among white children, characterized by production of thick mucous with progressive lung damage Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) ANSWER Motor condition in children with dysfunctions and motor coordination problems such as: awkward running, frequent falling, slow reaction times, immature balance reactions, poor handwriting, difficulty with AILDs