What are some of the associated disabilities seen with cerebral ...

[Capo]

What are some of the associated disabilities seen with cerebral palsy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Visual impairment
  b. Hearing impairment
  c. Speech difficulties
  d. Intellectual impairment
  e. Associated heart defects

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with an upper motor neuron syndrome. What clinical manifestations of an upper motor neuron syndrome should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. No flexor spasms
  b. Babinski reflex present
  c. No wasting of muscle mass
  d. Marked atrophy of atonic muscle
  e. Hyperreflexia with tendon reflexes exaggerated

[Ahnyah]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Some of the disabilities associated with CP are visual impairment, hearing impairment, behavioral problems, communication and speech difficulties, seizures, and intellectual impairment. Additional sensory deficits such as hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, and balance difficulties may occur in children with CP.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E
Clinical manifestations of an upper motor neuron syndrome include Babinski reflex present, no wasting of muscle mass, and hyperreflexia with tendon reflexes exaggerated. No flexor spasms and marked atrophy of atonic muscle are manifestations of a lower motor neuron syndrome.

[Capo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[sultana.d]

Excellent