Deck 13: Children With Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments  

Question 1

The precursor to a grand mal seizure that many individuals with epilepsy experience is called

A) an aura.
B) a halo effect.
C) a tonic phase.
D) stiffening.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is a congenital malformation?

A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Clubfoot
C) Deaf-blindness
D) Juvenile cancer

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is an open spine and/or neural tube defect?

A) Cerebral palsy
B) Neural folate deficiency
C) Spina bifida
D) HIV

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When does spina bifida originate?

A) During the preconception period
B) During the period of fetal development
C) During the birthing process
D) Shortly after birth

Question 5

The type of cerebral palsy that produces a mild to severe exaggerated contraction of muscles when the muscle is stretched is

A) dyskinesia.
B) spasticity.
C) athetosis.
D) distonia.

Question 6

Rheumatic fever, hemophilia, and epilepsy are conditions mentioned in the IDEA definition of

A) orthopedically impaired.
B) physically impaired.
C) health impaired.
D) traumatic brain injury.

Question 7

A physical disability is

A) usually concurrent with an intellectual disability.
B) a condition that incapacitates the skeletal, muscular, and/or neurological systems of the body to some degree.
C) the same as a health impairment.
D) a condition that is caused by an accident.

Question 8

A condition in which the voluntary muscles of the body are affected by progressive weakness is

A) epilepsy.
B) muscular dystrophy.
C) cystic fibrosis.
D) hydrocephaly.

Question 9

The prevalence of children identified with cerebral palsy

A) decreased between the years of 1990 and 2005 .
B) has remained constant over the past 30 years.
C) increased between the years of 1990 and 2005 .
D) has gradually increased due to increases in survival of low birthweight babies.

Question 10

The type of cerebral palsy that produces involuntary extraneous motor activity, especially under stress, is

A) choreoathetosis.
B) ataxia.
C) dyskinesia.
D) spasticity.

Question 11

Spina bifida and other neural tube defects have been correlated with a lack of

A) prenatal vitamins.
B) a specific gene on the X chromosome.
C) vitamin C, found in citrus fruits and fresh vegetables, in the diet.
D) folic acid, a vitamin found in green vegetables and fresh fruit, in the diet.

Question 12

One of the most common causes of death in children with muscular dystrophy is:

A) epileptic seizures.
B) malnutrition.
C) respiratory failure.
D) physical accidents and injury.

Question 13

Most individuals believe that disabilities become handicaps only when

A) the federal government so defines them.
B) society uses them as a reason to discriminate against people.
C) they are severe enough to limit mobility and social interaction.
D) they require continual medical care.

Question 14

Petit mal seizures

A) occur most frequently in children between the ages of 12 and 18.
B) are very brief, usually lasting between 15 and 30 seconds.
C) are clearly recognizable when they occur.
D) are also called presence seizures.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is NOT true?

A) It is the most common form of the condition among school-age children.
B) It affects males only.
C) It is caused by a viral infection during the first trimester of pregnancy.
D) No treatment is available for this condition.

Question 16

Many people with a physical disability prefer to use the term ________ to describe their condition?

A) physically challenged
B) handicapped
C) low incidence
D) severely involved

Question 17

What is the relationship between physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities?

A) Physical disabilities typically occur with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
B) Physical disabilities typically occur with mental health disabilities (schizophrenia, neurosis).
C) Many individuals with physical disabilities have no intellectual disabilities.
D) Physical disabilities tend to cause certain mental health conditions, such as depression.

Question 18

A disruption in the normal pattern of electricity along the nerve pathways of the brain that results in an unorganized burst of electric impulses is called

A) spina bifida.
B) hydrocephalus.
C) electro-disorder syndrome.
D) a seizure.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about cerebral palsy is true?

A) A combination of types of cerebral palsy is the most common.
B) Dyskinesia is the most common type.
C) Spasticity is the most common type.
D) Ataxia is the most common type.

Question 20

The specific orthopedic condition in which the muscles and the nerves connecting to the brain are normal but the "communication" between the brain and muscles is distorted is

A) cerebral palsy.
B) traumatic brain injury.
C) neuralgia.
D) nephritis.

Question 21

The most common chronic health impairment in young children in the United States is

A) the common cold.
B) cystic fibrosis.
C) pneumonia.
D) asthma.

Question 22

Which of the following conditions can be transmitted from one individual to another?

A) Juvenile diabetes
B) Epilepsy
C) Cystic fibrosis
D) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

Question 23

Prospective parents can be tested to see if they carry the recessive gene responsible for cystic fibrosis. The test:

A) is most accurate for individuals of Mediterranean descent.
B) is accurate regardless of genetic mutations that might be involved.
C) is not accurate for individuals of Northern European descent.
D) is most frequently recommended for individuals with a family history of cystic fibrosis.

Question 24

Parents worry about the social and emotional well-being of their children, and report that their greatest concerns for their school-age children with physical disabilities are

A) the physical barriers they face.
B) the attitude barriers that can result in their child becoming isolated and having low self-esteem.
C) the physical pain they may experience during treatment.
D) the worsening of their child's condition over time.

Question 25

Describe the problems with physical accessibility faced by students with physical disabilities, and make suggestions about how a teacher might address some of these issues.

Question 26

Traumatic brain injury is

A) the most common cause of death and disability in children living in the United States.
B) caused by falls, violent shaking by adults, automobile and motorcycle accidents, and violent crimes.
C) usually followed by a coma.
D) All of the above.

Question 27

Explain how diabetes may affect a student in your classroom. Describe the situations/symptoms that you should be aware of that might be warning signals associated with diabetes.

Question 28

E-books allow children with physical disabilities

A) to create stories electronically using publication software.
B) to access a network of stories written by other children with physical disabilities.
C) to use a single switch to turn pages and follow along with stories read in class.
D) to write stories more easily using word-prediction software.

Question 29

Which of the following statements about the effects on a child of a physical disability or health impairment is NOT true?

A) Even if mobility and communication are not affected, the child's overall energy and motivation may be depleted.
B) A health impairment can interfere directly with learning even if cognitive ability is not affected.
C) The social and emotional development of children with physical disabilities is not significantly at risk unless there are associated cognitive disabilities as well.
D) Attitude is a barrier to communication between individuals with severe physical disabilities and the nondisabled public.

Question 30

When children return to school after suffering traumatic brain injury, it is recommended that teachers provide

A) remedial help in reading and language, but not in math.
B) specific instruction in activities of daily living.
C) specific routines and a structured environment.
D) a computer devoted to the student's use.

Question 31

A chronic obstructive lung condition characterized by an unusual reaction to a variety of stimuli that produce difficulty in breathing, coughing, and so on, is called

A) sickle cell anemia.
B) asthma.
C) cancer.
D) lung obstruction syndrome.

Question 32

Which of the following is considered a traumatic injury?

A) Brain damage
B) Spina bifida
C) Muscular dystrophy
D) Spinal cord injury

Question 33

Describe the steps a teacher should take to integrate a student with physical disabilities into the classroom.

Question 34

Many students with physical disabilities report that they still experience difficulty negotiating the physical school environment. Which of the following is NOT one of the problems they face?

A) Accessibility to play equipment, furniture, or educational equipment.
B) Uneven surface of floors and walls (carpeting, rugs, or uneven floor surfaces).
C) Heavy doors, narrow passageways, the height of lockers, types of locks, and inaccessible recreation equipment.
D) All of the above are problems.

Question 35

The disorder of metabolism that is caused by insufficient amounts of insulin in the body is called

A) juvenile diabetes.
B) anemia.
C) cystic fibrosis.
D) recessive gene disorder.

Question 36

In the __________ , all interventions are delivered by one or two professionals, thus ensuring continuity for the child.

A) multidisciplinary model
B) transdisciplinary model
C) coordinated intervention model
D) unitary model

Question 37

The effects of a spinal cord injury depends primarily upon the

A) age of the child when the injury occurred.
B) part of the spine where the injury occurred.
C) type of accident that caused the injury.
D) child's attitude toward the injury and recovery process.

Question 38

Describe ways in which technology may be used to meet the communication needs of children with physical disabilities. Give specific examples and explain how the technology is used.

Question 39

How might cognitive abilities be influenced by a lack of mobility that accompanies a physical disability?