Sync Exam 1 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the different domains of pediatrics according to Adolph?
Movement/mobility
Exploration
Problem solving
Language Development
Socialization
What is an example of an intrinsic factor that may affect development?
Cognitive and motivational factors
A 6 month old infant is being carried during a family outing. As she is being moved continually in an upright posture, what is helping her keep her head upright?
Righting response
A 9 month old infant falls to his side during play and extends his UE to catch himself. This is a what?
Protective response
A 12 month old infant has just learned to stand without support and demonstrates increased sway and proximal movement while holding a toy, but does not lose his balance when a dog bumps him. He is showing what?
Equilibrium response
Why are transitional skills so important?
They facilitate early mobility
What is the most effective strategy to promote CNS adaptation?
Task specific motor training
What is the most important factor related to synaptic pruning in infants/young children?
Experience dependent plasticity
For an established patient on your caseload, what might be the purpose of a 6-month re-evaluation?
Document change in motor skills
If elbow flexion contractures resolve at 6 months, which developmental milestone would be associated with the muscle lengthening?
Reaching bilaterally for toys at midline
If hip flexion contractures resolve at 9-12 months, which developmental milestone would be associated with the muscle lengthening?
Upright standing on stable surfaces
If knee flexion contractures resolve at 6-8 months, which developmental milestone would be associated with the muscle lengthening?
Feet to hands for play in supine (babies do this with legs straight)
Which of the following factors will most contribute to the accuracy of pain reporting?
Cognitive level of child
Which strategy would be most appropriate for pain management for a 5 year old post orthopedic surgery?
Allow frequent rest breaks
