Cerebral Palsy Quiz

What are the two main factors that determine the severity of movement impairments in cerebral palsy?

• The age of the person and their physical fitness

• The location and severity of brain damage

• The type of physical therapy received

• The person's diet and nutrition

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for planning and controlling voluntary movements?

• Hippocampus

• Brain stem

• Motor cortex

• Cerebellum

What is the medical term for the type of cerebral palsy characterized by stiff and tight muscles?

• Hypotonic cerebral palsy

• Spastic cerebral palsy

• Dyskinetic cerebral palsy

• Ataxic cerebral palsy

What is a common gait pattern seen in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy affecting both legs?

• Swinging gait

• Waddling gait

• Scissoring gait

• Shuffling gait

Why do individuals with spastic cerebral palsy often walk on their toes?

• Shortened Achilles tendon

• Tightness in the calf muscles

• Weakness in the calf muscles

• Lack of balance

In spastic cerebral palsy, what happens when the stiffness affects only one side of the body?

• The stiffness is limited to one side, affecting arm and leg movement

• The person experiences scissoring on both sides

• The person has no difficulty with movement

• Both sides of the body are equally affected

What additional challenges might a person face if the stiffness affects muscles other than the limbs?

• Better coordination

• Enhanced mobility

• Difficulty with eating, swallowing, and speaking

• Improved speech and swallowing

What type of assistance might be needed for someone with severe spastic cerebral palsy affecting all limbs?

• No assistance needed

• Occasional use of a cane

• Only physical therapy

• Powered wheelchair and help with daily activities

What percentage of people with cerebral palsy have the spastic type?

• 70% to 80%

• 50% to 60%

• 30% to 40%

• 10% to 20%

How does the severity of upper motor neuron impairment affect mobility in spastic cerebral palsy?

• Mild impairment allows for independent movement

• It has no effect on mobility

• It only affects speech, not mobility

• Severe impairment may require crutches or a wheelchair