What type of cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common type?
a. Ataxic
b. Spastic
c. Dyskinetic
d. Mixed type
ANS: B
Spastic CP is the most common clinical type. Early manifestations are usually generalized hypotonia, or decreased tone that lasts for a few weeks or may extend for months or as long as 1 year. It is replaced by increased stretch reflexes, increased muscle tone, and weakness. Ataxic, dyskinetic, and mixed type are less common forms of CP.
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