EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 15 MIN
EP 53 - Cerebral Palsy
from Pulse Check with Archer Nursing · host Archer Review
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down cerebral palsy (CP)—a high-yield condition you’ll see on exams and in practice—and makes it simple in under 15 minutes. What You’ll Learn:How CP can cause permanent, non-progressive brain injury Causes: prenatal (infection, stroke), perinatal (asphyxia, trauma), postnatal (kernicterus, meningitis) Key signs: abnormal reflexes, hypertonia/hypotonia, poor coordination, contractures Associated issues: seizures, vision/hearing problems, ± learning disabilities Nursing care: safety, ROM, positioning, aspiration prevention, PT/OT, speech & diet support This episode is a must-listen for nursing students prepping for pediatrics, new grads learning safety interventions, and practicing nurses who care for children with chronic conditions. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
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In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down cerebral palsy (CP)—a high-yield condition you’ll see on exams and in practice—and makes it simple in under 15 minutes. What You’ll Learn:How CP can cause permanent, non-progressive brain injury Causes: prenatal (infection, stroke), perinatal (asphyxia, trauma), postnatal (kernicterus, meningitis) Key signs: abnormal reflexes, hypertonia/hypotonia, poor coordination, contractures Associated issues: seizures, vision/hearing problems, ± learning disabilities Nursing care: safety, ROM, positioning, aspiration prevention, PT/OT, speech & diet support This episode is a must-listen for nursing students prepping for pediatrics, new grads learning safety interventions, and practicing nurses who care for children with chronic conditions. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
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