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newyorker26 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is characterized by which clinical manifestations?

a. Athetosis, dystonic movements
b. Tremors, lack of active movement
c. Hypertonicity; poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion
d. Wide-based gait; poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements

Question 2

What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy (CP)?

a. Central nervous system (CNS) diseases
b. Birth asphyxia
c. Cerebral trauma
d. Neonatal encephalopathy

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hypertonicity and poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion are part of the classification of spastic CP. Athetosis and dystonic movements are part of the classification of dyskinetic or athetoid CP. Tremors and lack of active movement may indicate other neurologic disorders. A wide-based gait and poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements are part of the classification of ataxic CP.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Approximately 80 of CP is caused by unknown prenatal causes. Neonatal encephalopathy in term and preterm infants is believed to play a significant role in the development of CP. CNS diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis can result in CP. Birth asphyxia does contribute to some cases of CP. Cerebral trauma, including shaken baby syndrome, can result in CP.