Cerebral Palsy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cerebral palsy?

• Symptomatic diagnosis

• Progressive disorder

• Based on patient presentation

• Disability

Who defined cerebral palsy as a "persistent disorder of movement and posture"?

• Bobath (1950's)

• Little (1861)

• AACDPM

• Jennifer Tucker

Which type of cerebral palsy is associated with prematurity, particularly PVL?

• Hemiplegia

• Diplegia

• Monoplegia

• Triplegia

Which type of cerebral palsy involves only one extremity with impairments?

• Quadriplegia

• Diplegia

• Hemiplegia

• Monoplegia

What is a typical pattern for lower extremities in spastic quadriplegia and diplegia?

• Extension, adduction, internal rotation, and plantar flexion

• Flexion, abduction, external rotation, and dorsiflexion

• Neutral alignment with no rotation

• Hyperextension, abduction, and eversion

What is emphasized in movement strategies for spastic quadriplegia and diplegia?

• Movement in all directions, particularly rotation

• Static postures and minimal movement

• Rapid, uncontrolled movements

• Movement in a single plane

How many levels does the Gross Motor Function Classification System contain?

• 3 levels

• 4 levels

• 5 levels

• 6 levels

What is a component of mat activities for children with CP?

• Running drills

• Creeping with emphasis on reciprocal movements

• Jumping exercises

• Static stretching

Which activity is NOT listed under equipment use with balls?

• Prone weight bearing and reaching

• Side lying with rotation

• Standing on bolster

• Kneeling on ball

Which of the following is a general recommendation for planning interventions?

• Effective communication and coordination with other providers

• Prone weight bearing and reaching

• Side lying with rotation

• Kneeling on ball