Question 1

What causes Down syndrome?&#10;A)An extra chromosome&#10;B)Lack of oxygen to the brain&#10;C)Faulty development of the fetus during the first month of gestation&#10;D)Unknown factors

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome, specifically a third copy of chromosome 21. This is known as trisomy 21.

Question 2

What do people with developmental disabilities need?&#10;A)Hospital services&#10;B)Long-term care.&#10;C)Lifelong assistance, support, and services&#10;D)Residential care

Accepted Answer

People with developmental disabilities often require lifelong assistance, support, and services to help them achieve their full potential and live as independently as possible. This can include specialized education, medical care, counseling, job training and placement, and other support services tailored to meet their specific needs. While hospital services, long-term care, and residential care may also be necessary in some cases, they are not typically the primary need for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Question 3

Nerve damage occurs with which of the following disorders?&#10;A)Spina bifida occulta&#10;B)Meningocele&#10;C)Myelomeningocele&#10;D)Hydrocephalus

Accepted Answer

Myelomeningocele, also known as Spina bifida cystica, is a neural tube defect that results in malformation of the spinal cord and the surrounding tissues. It can result in nerve damage and a range of neurological symptoms including muscle weakness, sensory deficits, and bowel or bladder dysfunction. Spina bifida occulta, meningocele, and hydrocephalus do not necessarily involve nerve damage.

Question 4

One of the most common congenital chromosomal disorders in Canada is which of the following?&#10;A)Autism&#10;B)Down syndrome&#10;C)Hydrocephalus&#10;D)Spina bifida

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome is a congenital chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is the most common chromosomal disorder in Canada, affecting approximately 1 in 750 live births. Autism, hydrocephalus, and spina bifida are not chromosomal disorders, but neurological disorders with varied causes.

Question 5

What is developmental disability?&#10;A)A disability that occurs before 18 years of age&#10;B)A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function&#10;C)The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles&#10;D)The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups

Accepted Answer

Developmental disability is a term used to describe disabilities that occur before the age of 18 and can affect physical, intellectual, or emotional development. It is a lifelong condition that can affect a person's ability to learn, communicate, and perform daily activities independently.

Question 6

An enlarged head is seen with which disorder?&#10;A)Spina bifida occulta&#10;B)Meningocele&#10;C)Myelomeningocele&#10;D)Hydrocephalus

Accepted Answer

Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, leading to an enlarged head. Spina bifida occulta refers to a small defect in the spinal column that may not be visible externally, and is not associated with an enlarged head. Meningocele and myelomeningocele are both types of spinal defects, with the latter being more severe and associated with additional neurological symptoms, but neither is directly associated with an enlarged head.

Question 7

When does autism usually begin?&#10;A)At birth&#10;B)In early childhood&#10;C)After 3 years of age&#10;D)Between 3 and 6 years of age

Accepted Answer

Autism is generally diagnosed in early childhood, typically between the ages of 2 and 3. However, signs and symptoms can appear as early as infancy, while other cases may not be recognized until later in childhood.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct?&#10;A)Children with autism usually spend time alone.&#10;B)Children with autism usually like changes in routine.&#10;C)Children with autism usually react to pain with loud screaming.&#10;D)Children with autism usually like to be cuddled.

Accepted Answer

Children with autism may prefer or seek out alone time due to sensory sensitivity, difficulties with social interactions, or preoccupation with certain interests or activities. However, this does not apply to all children with autism as it is a spectrum disorder with varying degrees of social abilities and preferences.

Question 9

A child has hydrocephalus.Which of the following is likely to occur without treatment?&#10;A)Intellectual disabilities and neurological damage&#10;B)Spina bifida and epilepsy&#10;C)Heart disease and paralysis&#10;D)Autism and Down syndrome

Accepted Answer

Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to an increased pressure on the brain. Without treatment, this increased pressure can cause intellectual disabilities and neurological damage, as well as other symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and seizures.

Question 10

What are the goals for all persons with developmental disabilities?&#10;A)To live independently&#10;B)To have control of their lives&#10;C)Financial independence&#10;D)Education and job training

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Question 11

What does the care of a client with cerebral palsy depend on?&#10;A)The client's financial abilities&#10;B)The client's gender&#10;C)The severity of the cerebral palsy&#10;D)Agency policy and procedures

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Question 12

Children with Down syndrome often have which of the following?&#10;A)Heart defects&#10;B)Spina bifida&#10;C)Cerebral palsy&#10;D)Paralysis

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Question 13

What does the term spastic mean?&#10;A)A disability that occurs before 18 years of age&#10;B)A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function&#10;C)The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles&#10;D)The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups

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Question 14

Hydrocephalus is usually treated with which of the following?&#10;A)Drugs&#10;B)Behaviour therapy&#10;C)Physiotherapy&#10;D)A shunt

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Question 15

When does spina bifida develop?&#10;A)During the first month of gestation&#10;B)Before, during, or after birth&#10;C)Because of an extra chromosome&#10;D)Before 18 years of age

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Question 16

Intellectual disabilities involve which of the following?&#10;A)An extra chromosome and heart defects&#10;B)Muscle weakness and poor coordination&#10;C)Low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behaviour&#10;D)Impaired social skills and confusion

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Question 17

Spina bifida is a congenital defect of which part of the body?&#10;A)Brain&#10;B)Spinal column&#10;C)Nerves&#10;D)Meninges

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Question 18

Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in which area?&#10;A)The spinal cord&#10;B)The motor region of the brain&#10;C)The sensory region of the brain&#10;D)The brain's electrical function

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Question 19

What do children with autism often do?&#10;A)Avoid physical contact&#10;B)Respond to their names&#10;C)Respond to touch and cuddling.&#10;D)Talk earlier than other children

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Question 20

What is the term when there is a loss of ability to move similar body parts on both sides of the body?&#10;A)Monoplegia&#10;B)Diplegia&#10;C)Hemiplegia&#10;D)Quadriplegia

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Question 21

Which of the following statements about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is correct?&#10;A)It is not a preventable childhood disability.&#10;B)It usually causes an intellectual disability.&#10;C)It usually causes hypoactivity.&#10;D)Women with FASD are be unable to have a normal baby.

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Question 22

Chris, a support worker, suspects child abuse with one of his clients and reported this to his supervisor immediately.Chris must also report child abuse to which of the following?&#10;A)To the child's family&#10;B)Directly to a public authority&#10;C)To a hospital&#10;D)To the emergency medical service

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Question 23

When caring for a client with spina bifida cystica, the support worker is aware to be careful when working around which area?&#10;A)The mouth&#10;B)The legs&#10;C)The testicles&#10;D)The sac

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Question 24

Which of the following is not a cause of intellectual disability?&#10;A)Genetic conditions&#10;B)Problems during pregnancy&#10;C)Problems at birth&#10;D)Problems breastfeeding

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Question 25

A client has just had a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes, and the support worker has just called the emergency medical service.After the seizure has stopped, what should the support worker do next?

A)Place the client on the left side.
B)Place the client in the supine position.
C)Get the client to stand as quickly as possible.
D)Place the client in the prone position.

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Deck 38: Developmental Disorders and Disabilities