Pediatric PT Flashcards by Chris Ponichtera

What is hemiplegia

Right UE/LE or Left UE/LE

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What is babinski reflex

Stroke lateral aspect of plantar surface of the foot

Get extension and fanning of toes

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What type of drug is used for CP

Intrathecal baclofen pump

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Placing

Drag dorsum of foot or back of hand against edge of table

Get placing of foot on table top

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What is athetosis CP

generalized decreased muscle tone, floppy baby syndrome

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Neck righting

Turn head with infant in supine

Body log rolls (0-6 months)

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Landau

Infant held in central suspension

Neck, trunk, hips extend

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What is dystonia

Involuntary movements with sustained contractions

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What is athetosis

Fluctuating muscle tone, involuntary slow writhing movements

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Normal gestational period

38-42 weeks

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What is myelomeningocele

Cyst includes CSF and herniated cord tissue

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When is the APGAR test administered

To newborns every 5 and 10 minutes after birth

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What is Erb’s Paralysis

C5-C6 upper arm paralysis

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What does the Peabody test

Gross and fine motor development from birth-42 mos

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Galant

Sharp stroke along paravertebral line from scalula top top of iliac crest

Trunk flexion toward side

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Tonic labyrinthine supine

Supine position

Extensor tone

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ATNR

Rotation of head

Extension of face side extremities, flexion of skull side

What is Maturationist Hierachical Theory

Individual genetically and biologically determined

What is monoplegia

One limb affected by CP

What is quadriplegia

All four limbs affected

For an infant with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, how do they get it and what can they develop

Inhales substance

Can develop respiratory distress

What is diplegia CP

Two lower limbs affected

Moro

Sudden extension of neck

Flexion, ABD of shoulders

Two types of spina bifida cystica

Meningocele

Myelomeningocele

What is the Empricist Theory

Source of human behavior is environment

How is APGAR scores

0, 1, 2 score of 7 of above considered good

What is respiratory distress syndrome

Respiratory distress due to atelectasis caused by insufficient surfactant in premature lungs

What is meningocele

Cyst involves CSF, cord intact

Tonic labyrinthine prone

Prone position Results in flexor tone

What is Klumpke’s paralysis

C8-T1 lower arm paralysis

Where does intrathecal baclofen pump deliver

Intrathecal (subarachnoid) space

Physiologic flexion of ankles and wrists

Ankles: dorsiflexion Wrists: flexion

What is spina bifida Cheri a

Visible or open lesion

What does Gross Motor Function Measure measure

Change in gross motor function over time in children with CP and Downs Syndrome

What foot deformity is common with spina bifida

Talipes equinovarus (club foot)

How does Botox injections work

Botox into muscle which paralyzes it for 4-6 months

What are the five items on the APGAR

``` Heart rate Respiration Reflex irritability Muscle tone Color ```

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

ADLs with/without modification by caregiver

STNR

Cervical extension UE extension, LE flexion ————————- cervical flexion UE flexion, LE extension

What is ataxia

Instability of movement

What is spina bifida occulta

No spinal cord involvement, may he indicated by tuft of hair, dimple, or sinus