Deck 4: Caring for Children With Special Medical Conditions

Question 1

To care for a child who is experiencing an asthma attack, you would do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) administer any prescribed medications
B) insist that the child lie down
C) call for emergency medical assistance if the child develops respiratory distress
D) give small sips of room-temperature water

Answer 1

insist that the child lie down

Question 2

Children who have seizures are likely to develop brain damage and behavior disorders.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Children whose parents smoke are at higher risk for developing allergies, asthma, and cancer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Anemia is caused by the over-production of red blood cells which interferes with their ability to deliver oxygen to the cells.

Question 5

Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer.

Question 6

Sickle-cell disease affects:

A) the immune system
B) insulin production
C) a child's neuromuscular system
D) red blood cell formation

Question 7

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce adequate amounts of insulin.

Question 8

An allergen is a substance that:

A) aids the body in storing sugar
B) causes hyperactivity
C) is a major component of bone and cartilage
D) can trigger an allergic reaction

Question 9

Allergic disorders are generally thought to be:

A) contagious
B) communicable
C) hereditary
D) the result of poor dietary habits

Question 10

Eczema is a classic symptom of contactant-type allergies.

Question 11

Sudden stiffness followed by a loss of consciousness and generalized convulsive movements are characteristic signs of a(n):

A) absence seizure
B) Jacksonian seizure
C) partial seizure
D) generalized-onset seizure

Question 12

A food intolerance is the same as a food allergy.

Question 13

A focal onset seizure is characterized by:

A) a complete loss of consciousness
B) momentary interruption of attention and activity
C) generalized convulsive movements
D) a high fever

Question 14

Food intolerances are an immune disorder that is typically not outgrown.

Question 15

An example of person-first language is:

A) "Carlos is a 5-year-old boy who has autism."
B) "Annie is an epileptic."
C) "There are five Down syndrome kids in this classroom."
D) "Diabetic children have special dietary and medical needs."

Question 16

Children living in ____ are at higher risk of developing lead poisoning.

A) rural areas
B) older homes that were painted before 1978
C) newly constructed homes
D) apartment buildings

Question 17

Lead poisoning can cause behavior and learning problems in children.

Question 18

Behavior problems, intellectual disability, and appetite loss may be symptoms of lead poisoning.

Question 19

Anaphylaxis:

A) is contagious
B) a life-threatening allergic reaction
C) common cause of abdominal pain and muscle aches
D) an early warning sign of seizure

Question 20

Hyperglycemia:

A) occurs when the pancreas produces excess insulin
B) is an early sign of type 1 diabetes
C) is symptomatic of chronic stress and depression
D) is an inherited immune disorder

Question 21

Rapid weight loss, frequent urination, and excessive thirst may be early signs of ____________________.

Question 22

Briefly explain what information should be included in a report following a child's seizure.

Question 23

Chronic illnesses can be difficult to recognize because:

A) most adults are unfamiliar with these conditions
B) children experience symptoms that are different from those that occur in adults
C) families may try to cover up children's symptoms
D) symptoms tend to develop slowly over time which makes them less obvious to an observer

Question 24

The elimination of lead-based ____________________ since 1978 has significantly reduced the incidence of lead poisoning.

Question 25

Although the physical signs of allergic conditions are easily recognized, the ____________________ effects are often overlooked.

Question 26

Discuss how a child's allergies might affect learning.

Question 27

Left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to ____________________.

Question 28

A high fever is usually responsible for triggering ____________________ seizures in infants.

Question 29

Most children who develop type 2 diabetes must:

A) be given daily insulin injections
B) eliminate all sugar from their diet
C) severely restrict their physical activity
D) lose weight and follow a healthy diet

Question 30

Describe insulin's role in the body.

Question 31

An _________ _________ _________ plan would be written for a toddler who is eligible to receive Part C intervention services to address his health and developmental delays.

Question 32

Allergic reactions to foods can be potentially _________________________.

Question 33

Pollens, molds, and feathers are examples of ____________________ type of allergens.

Question 34

Insulin is essential for the conversion and storage of ____________________ and ____________________ consumed in the diet.

Question 35

Allergens such as laundry detergents, hand lotions, and grass are classified as:

A) injectables
B) inhalants
C) ingestants
D) contactants

Question 36

The cause of most seizure disorders is usually ____________________.

Question 37

Eczema is a condition often seen in young children who also have _____ :

A) anemia
B) apnea
C) allergies
D) anaphylaxis

Question 38

Children who have had cancer and undergone radiation to their head may experience permanent:

A) hearing loss
B) headaches
C) poor vision
D) seizures

Question 39

What is anaphylaxis?

Question 40

Identify the four categories of allergens and provide an example from each.

Question 41

What factors place some children at greater risk for developing anemia, and what signs is a teacher likely to observe if a child does have this condition?