AHA PALS Exam |Questions with 100%
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what is the scoring for the goal attainment scale (GAS - ✔ ✔ -3 =
deterioration (goal is below current situation)
-2 = present situation
-1 = less than the goal
0 = goal
+1 = more than the goal
+2 = much more than the goal
what are the 4 types of orthotics - ✔ ✔ static AFO
dynamic AFO (not suitable for crouch gait, allows for some push-off)
ground reaction AFO (uses ground reaction forces to assist in driving knee back)
Leaf spring AFO (counter foots drop, not contracture)
how would you assess spasticity in paediatric settings? - ✔ ✔ ASAS
- australian spasticity assessment scale
- identifies presence of spasticity by confirming a velocity dependent response to
rapid passive movement
, what is involved in an infant assessment for CP? - ✔ ✔ observation/history
Prechtel's general movements (before 14 weeks)
HINE
developmental assessment (PDMS, BSID)
what is the definition of CP - ✔ ✔ group of permanent disorders of the
development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are
attributed to non-progressive disturbances that has occurred in the
developing brain
--> physical disability affecting movement and posture
what are the primary impairments of CP - ✔ ✔ different skeletal shapes
smaller muscles in children with CP
contracture
decreased selective motor control
decreased cardiopulmonary endurance/fitness
what are the secondary impairments of CP - ✔ ✔ intellectual disability
hip displacement
non-verbal/epilepsy/behaviour disorders
sleep disorders
pain
blindess
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