Chapter 16: Cerebral Palsy

Chapter 16: Cerebral Palsy

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Stacey has increased muscle tone affecting only the lower half of her body. What type of cerebral palsy describes this pattern?
2. Diplegia
3. Hemiplegia
4. Monoplegia
5. Quadriplegia

ANS: A

2. What component is not essential for the acquisition of motor skills?
3. Inborn reflexive movement patterns
4. Opportunities to practice and repeat movements
5. Following an exact sequence of motor skills
6. Feedback regarding the effectiveness of our actions

ANS: C

3. What are children with cerebral palsy whose muscles appear very weak and soft and who have trouble sitting up independently exhibiting?
4. Co-contraction
5. Hypertonia
6. Fixation
7. Hypotonia

ANS: D

4. Stan has a type of cerebral palsy in which balance and fine motor functions such as coordination are impaired. What type of cerebral palsy is this?
5. Ataxia
6. Choreoathetosis
7. Hypotonia
8. Spasticity

ANS: A

5. What is the term for the degree of contractility and elasticity in muscle tissue?
6. Resistance
7. Co-contraction
8. Co-activation
9. Muscle tone

ANS: D