Deck 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Question 1

A condition that is incurable is

A)progressive.
B)episodic.
C)chronic.
D)acute.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is

A)almost always in the range of intellectual disabilities.
B)difficult to assess due to frequent lack of co-operation.
C)nearly the same as for the general population.
D)difficult to assess due to difficulties in perception.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Cerebral palsy can be caused by all of the following before birth EXCEPT

A)maternal infection.
B)physical trauma.
C)chronic diseases.
D)severe learning disability.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which statement is true?

A)The number of people with physical disabilities is declining and the availability of service programs is improving.
B)The number of people with physical disabilities is growing along with the availability of service programs.
C)The numbers of people with physical disabilities is growing but the availability of service programs is not.
D)The number of people with physical disabilities is declining so the availability of service programs is decreasing.

Question 5

Impairments that a child is born with are referred to as

A)primary characteristics.
B)congenital anomalies.
C)secondary problems.
D)acquired exceptionalities.

Question 6

Abrupt,involuntary movements and difficulty in maintaining balance is known as

A)spastic movements.
B)atonic movements.
C)choreoathetoid movements.
D)atonic spasticity.

Question 7

Andre's legs are paralyzed,but he has full use of his arms.His condition is

A)diplegia.
B)hemiplegia.
C)paraplegia.
D)quadriplegia.

Question 8

When all four limbs are involved about equally in paralysis,the classification is

A)quadriplegia.
B)paraplegia.
C)diplegia.
D)hemiplegia.

Question 9

According to Statistics Canada,the percentage of children with exceptionalities affected by one or more chronic health conditions is

A)25.
B)45.
C)65.
D)85.

Question 10

What effect have advances in medicine had on the need for special education due to physical disabilities?

A)almost eliminated the need for special education for the majority of students with physical disabilities
B)increased the need for special education for students with severe exceptionalities
C)made it more difficult to identify students with physical disabilities
D)the number of students needing services has been unaffected by medical advances

Question 11

Stiffness or tenseness of muscles and inaccurate voluntary movements is known as

A)choreoathetosis.
B)atonicity.
C)spasticity.
D)reflexivity.

Question 12

Cerebral palsy is classified by

A)the limbs involved and type of motor disability.
B)time period during which brain damage occurred.
C)severity of the symptoms.
D)the effect on intellectual functioning.

Question 13

A condition that may be severe but resolves with treatment is referred to as

A)progressive.
B)episodic.
C)chronic.
D)acute.

Question 14

The primary distinguishing characteristics of children with physical disability are

A)intellectual and health problems.
B)intellectual and medical problems.
C)medical or health problems.
D)medical or cognitive problems.

Question 15

A condition that recurs at successive times that do not necessarily become more severe over time is

A)progressive.
B)episodic.
C)chronic.
D)acute.

Question 16

Impairments that are the result of injury to the brain that also affect the ability to move parts of one's body are

A)neurological impairments.
B)traumatic brain injury.
C)orthopedic impairments.
D)neuromotor impairments.

Question 17

A condition that becomes more and more severe over time is

A)progressive.
B)episodic.
C)chronic.
D)acute.

Question 18

Cerebral palsy is

A)a neurological disease.
B)subject to frequent remission.
C)sometimes contagious.
D)a non-progressive disorder.

Question 19

Muscles that are floppy or lack tone are known as

A)atonic.
B)spastic.
C)choreoathetoid.
D)reflexive.

Question 20

When a child's nervous system is damaged,no matter what the cause,which of the following is almost always one of the symptoms?

A)muscular weakness or paralysis
B)cognitive deficits
C)spastic movements
D)atonic movements

Question 21

A lung disease characterized by episodic inflammation or obstruction of the air passages such that the person has difficulty breathing is

A)allergies.
B)bronchitis.
C)asthma.
D)inhalation.

Question 22

Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development.His condition is known as

A)cleft lip.
B)spinal meningitis.
C)spina bifida.
D)cleft palate.

Question 23

All of the following procedures should be followed if a student has a seizure in school EXCEPT

A)turning child's face to the side.
B)inserting an object between the teeth.
C)loosening clothing.
D)allowing child to sleep or rest after the movements stop.

Question 24

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

A)duration.
B)latency.
C)frequency.
D)causes.

Question 25

Students with spina bifida may have particular problems with all of the following EXCEPT

A)intelligible speech.
B)spatial orientation.
C)sense of direction.
D)body image.

Question 26

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

A)causes rapid deterioration of muscle tissue.
B)is characterized by pain in and around the joints and muscles.
C)is associated with neurological degeneration.
D)occurs only in the elderly.

Question 27

People with epilepsy have recurrent seizures,but what percent of the general population will have a seizure at some time during life?

A)6%
B)12%
C)24%%
D)58%

Question 28

Mark has muscular dystrophy.This condition involves

A)degeneration of muscular fiber.
B)paralysis of the leg and arm muscles.
C)lack of coordination and spasticity of muscles.
D)progressive growth of tumors within muscular tissue.

Question 29

The extent of the paralysis in spina bifida depends on

A)the stage of development during which it occurs.
B)the success or failure of the surgery to close the opening.
C)the success or failure of the surgery to repair the nerve damage.
D)the location of the spinal cord defect.

Question 30

All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT

A)lack of oxygen.
B)high blood sugar.
C)infections.
D)physical trauma.

Question 31

In comparison to students without epilepsy,those with epilepsy are more likely to

A)be gifted.
B)have autism.
C)have cerebral palsy.
D)have emotional or behavioural disorders.

Question 32

Tim has a hereditary disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers.His condition is

A)muscular dystrophy.
B)spina bifida.
C)cerebral palsy.
D)multiple sclerosis.

Question 33

Fetal alcohol syndrome,caused by the mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy,is one of the most common syndromes involving

A)muscular dystrophy and learning disabilities.
B)congenital malformations and intellectual disabilities.
C)cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities.
D)AIDS and intellectual disabilities.

Question 34

More children die each year than are killed by all childhood diseases combined because of

A)AIDS.
B)abuse.
C)accidents.
D)fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 35

Although seizures are a medical disorder,educators are called on to deal with the problem for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

A)most children with epilepsy have intellectual disabilities.
B)teachers need to educate students and parents to dispel myths and stereotypes about epilepsy.
C)teachers need to know how to manage seizures if they occur in the classroom.
D)side effects of anticonvulsant medications sometimes interfere with learning.

Question 36

In addition to its effect on the immune system,AIDS poses all of the following threats to children EXCEPT

A)intellectual disabilities.
B)emotional or behavioural disorders.
C)seizures.
D)muscular dystrophy.

Question 37

When there is an abnormal discharge of electrical energy in certain brain cells,the result is

A)diplegia.
B)choreathetoid movements.
C)spasticity.
D)seizures.

Question 38

The prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome is estimated to be

A)1 in 1000.
B)1 in 5000.
C)1 in 10,000.
D)1 in 50,000.

Question 39

The intelligence of students with conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system is

A)lower than average.
B)unaffected.
C)higher than average.
D)indeterminate.

Question 40

Which of the following statements about AIDS is true?

A)Aids is primarily spread through shared intravenous needles.
B)Children with AIDS seldom acquire neurological problems as a result of the condition.
C)Children in minority populations are at less of a risk for contracting HIV infections that cause AIDS.
D)With reasonable procedures,there is no serious chance for transmission of AIDS in the classroom.

Question 41

Each of the following is a reason why most students with physical disabilities are integrated into public schools EXCEPT

A)advances in medical treatment allow greater mobility and functional movement.
B)decreases in architectural and transportation barriers.
C)lack of funding for appropriate special education programming.
D)movement toward public education for all children.

Question 42

Which of the following is likely to be the least concern of early intervention for children with physical disabilities?

A)improving access to school and public buildings
B)preventing further exceptionalities from developing
C)maximizing the outcome of therapy
D)developing communication skills

Question 43

Sociosexual education for students with physical disabilities includes instruction in all of the following EXCEPT

A)structure and functions of bodies.
B)suppression of sexual desire.
C)alternative modes of sexual gratification.
D)human relationships and responsibilities.

Question 44

The greatest problem with using technology for people with physical disabilities is

A)teaching them to use existing technologies.
B)accurately evaluating them to determine what would be most useful.
C)devising more sophisticated assistive technology.
D)the high cost of assistive technology.

Question 45

Children's reactions to their own physical disabilities are largely

A)a reflection of how others respond to them.
B)dependent on the nature and degree of their exceptionalities.
C)dependent on whether they use a wheelchair for mobility.
D)a reflection of how ell they achieve academically.

Question 46

With regard to self-concept,students with physical disabilities

A)have extremely low self-concept.
B)generally have lower self-concept.
C)have varied levels of self-concept.
D)high higher than average self-concept.

Question 47

The lives of individuals with physical disabilities have been improved by all of the following EXCEPT

A)increasing visibility in the media.
B)public education that serves all children.
C)elimination of physical barriers.
D)public attitudes of pity.

Question 48

Jim has an artificial leg.This is an example of a/an

A)orthosis.
B)prosthesis.
C)adaptive device.
D)assistive device.

Question 49

Each of the following statements about education for most children with an exceptionality that is physical is true EXCEPT

A)it should be similar to those set for children without exceptionalities but at a somewhat lower age level.
B)it is often extended beyond that typically provided to include self-help skills.
C)objectives should include autonomy and self-advocacy.
D)attention should be given to environmental changes that allow them to respond more effectively.

Question 50

Each of the following statements about preventing physical disabilities is true EXCEPT

A)Many or most physical disabilities are preventable.
B)Reducing the number of teen pregnancies would reduce the number of physical disabilities.
C)Reducing the number of pregnancies by women over the age of 35 would reduce the number of physical disabilities.
D)Children with exceptionalities are at a greater risk for abuse than are those without exceptionalities.

Question 51

Mr.Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness.He should

A)avoid discussing his personal feelings about death and dying.
B)keep other students from airing their feelings during school hours.
C)be direct and open in discussing death and dying with the class.
D)avoid communicating directly with the child's parents unless a psychologist is present.

Question 52

Gareth uses braces on his legs to help provide support when he walks.This is an example of a/an

A)prosthesis.
B)assistive device.
C)orthosis.
D)adaptive device.

Question 53

Acute illnesses are incurable,ongoing,conditions.

Question 54

For children with most physical disabilities and other health impairments,a common cause of academic difficulties is

A)discrimination and prejudice.
B)erratic school attendance.
C)poor study skills.
D)inadequate motivation.

Question 55

The primary goal of adapted physical education is

A)to eliminate physical education as a requirement for students with physical disabilities.
B)to allow students with physical disabilities to complete the same activities as their peers.
C)to give students with physical disabilities more time in physical education to catch up to their peers.
D)to allow access to activities that support physical,recreational,and leisure goals.

Question 56

For children who are prenatally exposed to drugs,early intervention

A)can have a significant impact.
B)generally has limited impact.
C)can reverse developmental disabilities.
D)is best delivered in foster care.

Question 57

A situation in which a person with an exceptionality becomes a regular employee,performs a valued function in a regular work setting,and receives fair pay while receiving training,social skills instruction,and other services is

A)job coaching.
B)job shadowing.
C)supported employment.
D)partial employment.

Question 58

The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with physical disabilities are medical conditions,health problems,and intellectual limitations.

Question 59

Cerebral palsy is a progressive syndrome.

Question 60

In order to best serve the needs of students with physical disabilities,teachers should collaborate or consult with all of the following EXCEPT a/an

A)occupational therapist.
B)psychologist.
C)orthopedic surgeon.
D)speech-langauge pathologists.

Question 61

In most students with orthopedic or musculoskeletal disorders,intelligence is unaffected.

Question 62

It is not the role of classroom teachers to discuss issues of death and dying.

Question 63

Children with AIDS are more likely to experience intellectual impairments than those without AIDS.

Question 64

Approximately 25% of the population will have a seizure at some point in their lives.

Question 65

In general,academic achievement of children with physical disabilities is below that of their peers who do not have exceptionalities.

Question 66

Students with exceptionalities are at a higher risk for abuse than those without exceptionalities.

Question 67

The average tested intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is lower than the average for the general population.

Question 68

Most physical disabilities are not preventable by any means.

Question 69

Teenage mothers are more likely than older women to give birth to premature or low-birthweight babies.

Question 70

The prospects of early intervention with children exposed prenatally to drugs are very poor.

Question 71

Cerebral palsy is usually a result of genetic factors.

Question 72

Physical disabilities of all kinds are decreasing because of medical advances.

Question 73

Arthritis is found only in adults,particularly those who are elderly.

Question 74

Many students with seizure disorders have other exceptionalities.

Question 75

Spina bifida is a generally caused by injuries to a child's brain.

Question 76

Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects resulting in physical disability.

Question 77

Most physical disabilities,even if severe,do NOT in themselves prevent sexual gratification.

Question 78

Children with epilepsy more often have emotional or behavioural disorders than do those without epilepsy.

Question 79

Children with epilepsy are more disposed to learning disabilities than are children who do not have epilepsy.

Question 80

One of the greatest problems in dealing with adolescents who have physical disabilities is helping them to attain a realistic employment outcome.