Deck 45: Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

Causes of developmental disabilities occur

A)Before,during,or after birth
B)During adolescence
C)During early and middle adulthood
D)During late adulthood

Answer 1

Before,during,or after birth

Question 2

Which of the following is not a cause of cerebral palsy?

A)An extra chromosome
B)Brain damage
C)Lack of oxygen to the brain
D)Faulty brain development

Answer 2

An extra chromosome

Question 3

Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in the

A)Spinal cord
B)Motor region of the brain
C)Sensory region of the brain
D)Brain's electrical function

Answer 3

Motor region of the brain

Question 4

Similar body parts are affected on both sides of the body.This is

A)Uniplegia
B)Diplegia
C)Hemiplegia
D)Paraplegia

Question 5

Which statement about developmental disabilities is incorrect?

A)The impairment can be physical or mental or both.
B)The disability is severe and permanent.
C)Function is limited in three or more life skill areas.
D)The disability improves during adulthood.

Question 6

Children with Down syndrome often have all of the following except

A)Oval-shaped eyes that slant upward
B)Short,wide hands with stubby fingers
C)Small head and flat face
D)Small tongue and large ears

Question 7

Intellectual disabilities (mental retardation)involve all of the following except

A)An IQ score of about 70 or below
B)The condition being present before 18 years of age
C)Nerve damage
D)Significant limit in at least one adaptive behavior

Question 8

Persons who are developmentally disabled need

A)Hospital services
B)Long-term care
C)Life-long assistance,support,and services
D)Residential care

Question 9

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is incorrect?

A)Their reproductive organs develop.
B)Some can control their sexual urges;others cannot.
C)They have the right to protection from sexual abuse.
D)Sex and sexual issues are of limited concern.

Question 10

Which statement about cerebral palsy is incorrect?

A)It can occur in early childhood from poisoning,choking,near-drowning,and head injuries.
B)Premature infants and low-birth-weight infants are at risk.
C)Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome are at risk.
D)It can occur in adulthood from stroke,heart attack,and accidents.

Question 11

The most common genetic cause of mild to moderate intellectual disabilities is

A)Autism
B)Down syndrome
C)Hydrocephalus
D)Spina bifida

Question 12

Intellectual disabilities involve

A)An extra chromosome and heart defects
B)Muscle weakness and poor muscle control
C)Low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behavior
D)Hearing and vision impairments and seizures

Question 13

Persons with Down syndrome usually need all of the following except

A)Wheelchairs and braces
B)Health and sex education
C)A healthy diet and regular exercise
D)Speech,language,physical,and occupational therapies

Question 14

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

A)Children with intellectual disabilities should play only with children who have similar disabilities.
B)Responsible adults should make decisions for them.
C)Marriage is discouraged.
D)Adults with intellectual disabilities should do meaningful work and enjoy adult activities.

Question 15

Which of statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is incorrect?

A)Their ability to learn is less than normal.
B)They have difficulty with activities of daily living.
C)Their ability to respond in socially appropriate ways is limited.
D)They need constant support.

Question 16

A person with a developmental disability may have limited function in all of the following areas except

A)Self-care,learning,and mobility
B)Understanding and expressing language and self-direction
C)Heart,respiratory,and digestive function
D)Capacity for independent living and economic self-sufficiency

Question 17

A developmental disability is

A)A disability that occurs before 22 years of age
B)A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C)The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D)The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups

Question 18

Down syndrome is caused by

A)An extra chromosome
B)Lack of oxygen to the brain
C)Faulty development during the first month of pregnancy
D)Unknown factors

Question 19

Spastic means

A)A disability that occurs before 22 years of age
B)A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C)The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D)The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups

Question 20

Children with Down syndrome are often born with

A)Heart defects
B)Spina bifida
C)Cerebral palsy
D)Paralysis

Question 21

Mobility problems are most likely to occur with

A)Spina bifida occulta
B)Meningocele
C)Myelomeningocele
D)Hydrocephalus

Question 22

Which statement about autism is incorrect?

A)It can be cured with early diagnosis.
B)With therapy,the person can learn to change or control behaviors.
C)Persons with autism may have Fragile X syndrome and epilepsy.
D)The person needs to develop social and work skills.

Question 23

Which is the most common site for spinal bifida?

A)Upper back
B)Mid-back
C)Lower back
D)Scalp

Question 24

An enlarged head is seen with

A)Spina bifida occulta
B)Meningocele
C)Myelomeningocele
D)Hydrocephalus

Question 25

A person has spastic cerebral palsy.Which is incorrect?

A)The person has slow weaving or writhing motions.
B)Muscles are stiff and cannot relax.
C)One or both sides of the body may be involved.
D)Posture,balance,and movement are affected.

Question 26

Spina bifida cystica includes meningocele and myelomeningocele,both of which are usually corrected with

A)Drugs
B)Surgery
C)Physical therapy
D)A shunt

Question 27

Which are common with spina bifida?

A)Bowel and bladder problems
B)Breathing problems
C)Seizures
D)Behavior problems

Question 28

A person has athetoid cerebral palsy.Which is correct?

A)The person has slow weaving or writhing motions.
B)Muscles are stiff and cannot relax.
C)One or both sides of the body may be involved.
D)Only the arms are involved.

Question 29

Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the

A)Brain
B)Spinal column
C)Nerves
D)Meninges

Question 30

Hydrocephalus is usually treated with

A)Drugs
B)Behavior therapy
C)Physical therapy
D)A shunt

Question 31

Nerve damage usually occurs with

A)Spina bifida occulta
B)Meningocele
C)Myelomeningocele
D)Hydrocephalus

Question 32

A child has spina bifida cystica.The child is at risk for

A)Infection
B)Aspiration
C)Autism
D)Epilepsy

Question 33

Children with autism have all of the following except impaired

A)Social skills
B)Communication skills
C)Behavior and play activities
D)Respiratory and cardiac function

Question 34

Autism usually begins

A)At birth
B)Around 18 months of age
C)After 3 years of age
D)Between 3 and 6 years of age

Question 35

Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct?

A)Affected persons can have many other impairments.
B)It is cured with drugs and surgery.
C)Affected persons can develop Down syndrome.
D)Boys are affected more than girls.

Question 36

A resident has cerebral palsy.The person's care depends on

A)The person's financial abilities
B)The person's gender
C)The degree of brain damage
D)Center policy and procedures

Question 37

Spina bifida develops

A)During the first month of pregnancy
B)Before,during,or after birth
C)Because of an extra chromosome
D)Before 22 years of age

Question 38

A child has hydrocephalus.Which are likely to occur without treatment?

A)Intellectual disabilities and neurological damage
B)Spina bifida and epilepsy
C)Heart disease and paralysis
D)Autism and Down syndrome

Question 39

Children with autism usually

A)Spend time alone
B)Like changes in routine
C)React to pain with loud screaming
D)Have appropriate language development

Question 40

Children with autism usually

A)Have tantrums for no apparent reason
B)Respond to their names
C)Like to be touched and cuddled
D)Talk earlier than other children

Question 41

The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is to

A)Live in an apartment without support of others
B)Receive needed care in a nursing center
C)Be independent to the extent possible
D)Be able to support themselves financially

Question 42

Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited disorder affecting bone growth.

Question 43

Persons with developmental disabilities do not have the same rights as every other United States citizen because they do not understand these rights.