Question

Multiple Place a check next to the correct ansi 1. What do you recall about cerebral palsy? a. It is caused by defective spinal cord develop- ment prior to birth. b. It is marked by too much cerebrospinal fluid on the brain. c. A neurological assessment is the first com- mon diagnostic tool. d. The condition is curable. 2. Can you name the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis? a. Intestinal obstruction and wheezy respirations b. Diarrhea and muscle aches c. Tachycardia and skin infections, d. Productive cough and shallow breathing

Answer 1

QUESTION-1

Cerebral palsy-

A. It s caused by defective spinal cord development prior to birth.

EXPLANATION

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the brain before birth.

The spinal cord development is not complete.

The symptoms of cerebral palsy

• Floopy or rigid limbs
• Involuntary motions
• Stiff muscles
• Speech disorder
• Muscle rigidity
• Muscle spasm
• Weakness
• Slow growth
• Hearing loss

QUESTION-2

ANSWER

The signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis-

D. productive cough and shallow breathing.

EXPLANATION

Cystic fibrosis is caused by the defective CFTR gene.

The symptoms of cystic fibrosis

• Cough
• Lung infection
• Fatty stools
• Slow growth
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Pneumonia

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