Infantile Hemiplegia MCQ Quiz | Central Nervous System

Quiz Introduction

Welcome, MBBS students! This quiz is designed to test your understanding of Infantile Hemiplegia, a critical topic within the Central Nervous System module. Infantile hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, results from a non-progressive brain injury occurring before, during, or shortly after birth, leading to unilateral motor impairment. This quiz covers its etiology, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. You will face 25 multiple-choice questions that reflect the complexity and a multidisciplinary approach required for this condition. After submitting your answers, you will see your score and a detailed review of each question. For your revision, you can also download a PDF copy of all questions with their correct answers. Good luck!

1. What is the most common underlying cause of infantile hemiplegia?

2. Which type of motor deficit is characteristic of infantile hemiplegia?

3. What is the gold standard imaging modality for diagnosing the underlying etiology of infantile hemiplegia?

4. Which therapeutic injection is commonly used to manage focal spasticity in the affected limbs of a child with infantile hemiplegia?

5. Which of the following is a common comorbidity in children with infantile hemiplegia?

6. Infantile hemiplegia is a subtype of which broader neurological condition?

7. A child with right-sided infantile hemiplegia would typically exhibit:

8. A “fisting” of the hand on the affected side beyond 3-4 months of age is an early sign known as:

9. Which of the following conditions must be ruled out when a child presents with a progressive hemiparesis?

10. What is the characteristic gait pattern seen in a child with spastic hemiplegia?

11. A lesion in the optic radiation due to a perinatal stroke can result in which visual field defect?

12. What is the primary goal of physiotherapy in a child with infantile hemiplegia?

13. Hemiplegia associated with convulsions and a facial port-wine stain is characteristic of which syndrome?

14. The underlying brain lesion in infantile hemiplegia is typically located in the:

15. The term “infantile hemiplegia” implies that the brain injury is:

16. Which therapeutic approach focuses on restraining the unaffected limb to encourage use of the affected limb?

17. A selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a surgical procedure primarily aimed at reducing:

18. What is the typical range of cognitive function in children with infantile hemiplegia?

19. A common early indicator of infantile hemiplegia is:

20. An Electroencephalogram (EEG) is most useful in diagnosing which associated condition of infantile hemiplegia?

21. The prognosis for ambulation in a child with pure infantile hemiplegia is generally:

22. Which reflex would be expected to be exaggerated on the affected side in infantile hemiplegia?

23. Which of the following is a significant maternal risk factor for perinatal stroke leading to infantile hemiplegia?

24. Besides botulinum toxin, which oral medication is often used to manage generalized spasticity in cerebral palsy?

25. An infection in the neonatal period, such as meningitis or encephalitis, can lead to infantile hemiplegia. This is classified as a:

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