Deck 47: Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

The most common inherited form of intellectual disabilities is

A)Autism
B)Fragile X syndrome
C)Hydrocephalus
D)Spina bifida

Answer 1

Fragile X syndrome

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Adults with intellectual disabilities should do meaningful work and enjoy adult activities.

Question 3

A disability affects the child and family throughout life.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

A person with a developmental disability may have limited function in 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 6

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 7

Persons with Down syndrome usually need 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 8

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 skills.
D)The disability improves during adulthood.

Question 9

The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is

A)To live independently
B)Independence to the extent possible
C)Financial independence
D)Education and job training

Question 10

Causes of developmental disabilities occur

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Children with Down syndrome often have

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

Question 14

Children with Down syndrome often have the following except

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

Question 15

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)Impaired social skills and confusion

Question 16

Which 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 17

Persons who are developmentally disabled need

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Intellectual disabilities mental retardation)involve 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 limitation in at least one adaptive behavior

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

Children with autism usually

A)Have tantrums for no apparent reason
B)Respond to their names
C)Respond to touch and cuddling
D)Talk earlier than other children

Question 24

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 25

Autism is more common in girls than in boys.

Question 26

Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the

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

Question 27

Which 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

Question 28

Spina bifida cystica is usually corrected with

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

Question 29

Children with autism usually

A)Spend time alone
B)Like changes in routine
C)React to pain with loud screaming
D)Like to be cuddled

Question 30

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 31

Nerve damage occurs with

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

Question 32

Which are common with spina bifida?

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

Autism usually begins

A)At birth
B)In early childhood
C)After 3 years of age
D)Between 3 and 6 years of age

Question 35

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 36

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 are.

Question 37

Children with autism have the following except

A)Problems with social skills
B)Problems with communication skills
C)Repetitive behaviors and routines
D)Impaired respiratory and cardiac function

Question 38

Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in

A)The spinal cord
B)The motor region of the brain
C)The sensory region of the brain
D)The brain's electrical function

Question 39

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)Intellectual disabilities and seizures are common.
D)The person needs to develop social and work skills.

Question 40

Which is a common site for spinal bifida?

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

Question 41

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 42

Hydrocephalus is usually treated with

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

Question 43

An enlarged head is seen with

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

Question 44

Mobility problems are most likely to occur with

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