PCS Pediatric Therapeutic Interventions 2

Question 1

Which element is considered essential to the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and HABIT for children with unilateral cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity, repetitive, task-specific practice with the involved limb

Answer

Both CIMT and HABIT rely on high doses of structured, goal-directed practice to drive motor learning and neuroplasticity.

Question 2

A 10-year-old with spastic diplegic CP begins a progressive resistance program. Which frequency is most consistent with pediatric strength-training guidelines?

Accepted Answer

2-3 nonconsecutive days per week for at least 8-12 weeks

Answer

Pediatric guidelines recommend 2-3 nonconsecutive days per week over at least 8-12 weeks, and strengthening does not worsen spasticity.

Question 3

An infant has right congenital muscular torticollis (head tilted right, chin rotated left). Which stretch targets the involved sternocleidomastoid?

Accepted Answer

Lateral flexion to the left and rotation to the right

Answer

Stretching the right SCM requires lateral flexion away from it (left) and rotation toward it (right).

Question 4

Which exercise recommendation is most appropriate for an ambulatory 7-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Accepted Answer

Submaximal aerobic activity such as swimming or cycling, avoiding exhaustion

Answer

Eccentric and high-resistance exercise can damage dystrophic muscle, so submaximal aerobic activity without overexertion is recommended.

Question 5

During serial casting for ankle equinus in a child with CP, casts are typically changed at what interval?

Accepted Answer

Approximately every 5-7 days

Answer

Casts are usually replaced about weekly to gain progressive range while limiting skin breakdown and atrophy.

PCS - Pediatric Certified Specialist Practice Test

PCS - Pediatric Certified Specialist Practice Test

PCS Pediatric Therapeutic Interventions 2