Deck 11: Physical and Health Disabilities

Question 1

Not all children with orthopedic impairments qualify for special education. The orthopedic impairment must meet two criteria. They must ________.

A) be severe and adversely affect educational performance
B) reflect a difference between performance and ability
C) limit alertness and strength
D) produce deficits in cognitive skills and adaptive behavior

Answer 1

be severe and adversely affect educational performance

Question 2

Which law requires accommodations to the learning and physical environment to assist students with health and physical problems in participating fully in general education?

A) IDEA
B) Every Child Succeed Act
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D) The Tech Act

Answer 2

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Question 3

All the following are criteria that health impairments must meet to qualify for special education EXCEPT ________.

A) cause limited alertness, strength, or vitality
B) be due to chronic or acute health problems
C) be severe and adversely affect educational performance
D) adversely affect educational performance

Answer 3

be severe and adversely affect educational performance

Question 4

Which of the following is a definition of what IDEA call orthopedic impairment?

A) Students have problems with the structure or functioning of their bodies severe enough to impact educational performance.
B) Students have a condition or disease that creates a special health care need.
C) Students have problems with the structure or functioning of their bodies and special health care need.
D) Students have a condition that is both chronic and infectious.

Question 5

Sally is two years old and has cerebral palsy. Her parents are asking her early interventionist for information about the condition. All the following are facts about cerebral palsy that the teacher can share with the parents EXCEPT ________.

A) the condition is irreversible
B) it is a neurological condition
C) it is a life-threatening and debilitating disease
D) mobility may be impaired

Question 6

Epilepsy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord disorders, muscular dystrophy, polio, and multiple sclerosis are ________.

A) muscular/skeletal conditions
B) chronic illnesses
C) infectious diseases
D) neuromuscular impairments

Question 7

Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, STORCH, and tuberculosis are ________.

A) muscular/skeletal conditions
B) chronic illnesses
C) infectious diseases
D) neuromuscular impairments

Question 8

What percent of children with cerebral palsy also have intellectual disabilities?

A) Less than 5%
B) 95%
C) 25%
D) About 50%

Question 9

What percent of cases of sickle cell disease affects children of African American ethnicity?

A) Less than 5%
B) 95%
C) 25%
D) 8%

Question 10

This form of diabetes occurs when the body does not use insulin properly, causing blood glucose levels to rise.

A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Type 3
D) Type 4

Question 11

Which physical or other health condition comprises the largest number of students?

A) Cerebral palsy
B) Epilepsy
C) Asthma
D) Sickle cell disease

Question 12

Igor is a student with Sickle cell anemia. He is absent from school frequently whenever he has a sickling crisis. It has been determined that Igor's educational performance is adversely affected and he requires special education services. Where is Igor most likely to receive his education?

A) In a hospital setting
B) In a general education setting
C) In a special school
D) At home

Question 13

Because of his Sickle cell anemia, Igor is frequently absent from school. Which of the following is an accommodation that teachers can put in place to assist Igor during his absences?

A) Allow verbal reports
B) Use virtual meetings
C) Use flexible seating
D) Allow service dogs

Question 14

When he is in school, Igor, who has Sickle cell anemia, is often tired when afternoon arrives. What is an accommodation his teachers can implement to assist Igor in this situation?

A) Schedule harder classes in the morning
B) Improve classroom traffic patterns
C) Provide safe and secure space for bulky equipment
D) Place supplies in locations that are accessible

Question 15

Harry is 5 months of age and has been identified as profoundly hearing impaired. How was his hearing impairment identified at such an early age?

A) A physical therapist administered a test during a home visit.
B) A test for PKU was administered immediately after birth.
C) A hearing screening was administered immediately after birth.
D) A genetic test was conducted before birth.

Question 16

What is the name of the plan, for students with physical and health disabilities that contains important information about medication, activity levels, dietary needs, equipment, transportation, accommodations, and emergency procedures?

A) IEP
B) BIP
C) 504 Accommodation Plan
D) IHP

Question 17

What percent of all children have one seizure?

A) 10-15%
B) 4 to 6%
C) 70-80%
D) 1%

Question 18

Rosa has been identified as a student with epilepsy. Rosa sometimes has seizures. During these seizures, Rosa's body stiffens and jerks; she sometimes falls, loses consciousness, loses bladder control, and has erratic breathing. Rosa's seizures last several minutes. When she recovers she is confused, weary, or belligerent. What type of seizures is Rosa exhibiting?

A) Absence seizure
B) Complex partial seizure
C) Simple partial seizure
D) Generalized tonic-clonic seizure

Question 19

All the following are suggestions for teachers to help Rosa when she has a seizure EXCEPT ________.

A) remain calm
B) reassure classmates
C) put a tongue depressor in the child's mouth to prevent Rosa from biting her tongue
D) let the child rest after jerking ceases

Question 20

This professional often serves as the case manager for students with chronic and long-term illnesses. As such, he or she coordinate the implementation of specific accommodations and modifications.

A) Physical therapist
B) Occupational therapist
C) School nurse
D) Special education teacher

Question 21

This professional, who works with students who have physical or health impairments, evaluates the quality of student's movement and teaches them how to compensate for and change inefficient motor patterns.

A) Physical therapist
B) Occupational therapist
C) School nurse
D) Special education teacher

Question 22

In 400 BC, this individual changed the way physical and health conditions were considered. He insisted that scientific methods be applied to health issues.

A) Hippocrates
B) Plato
C) Socrates
D) HYPERLINK "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclides_(physician)" \o "Heraclides (physician)" Heraclids

Question 23

All the following are means of preventing physical and health impairments EXCEPT ________.

A) using child safety seats
B) using safety equipment
C) following universal health procedures
D) using intermittent catheters

Question 24

This field is the study of the science and technology that develops computer-controlled mechanical devices. The use of such devices is intended to help guarantee people with disabilities full access to American life.

A) Robotics
B) Assistive technology
C) Powered exoskeleton
D) Vocational rehabilitation

Question 25

This device is the first wearable, motorized device that helps people with spinal cord injuries walk again.

A) Robotics
B) Assistive technology
C) Powered exoskeleton
D) Vocational rehabilitation

Question 26

Compare physical and health disabilities. Describe a child with either a physical or a health disability who does not need special education support.

Question 27

List and explain three reasons why the prevalence of each condition of physical and health disabilities that result in a need for special education is not known. Describe a solution to rectify the situation and explain the reason for your proposal.

Question 28

Create a six-point timeline showing the progress in health and access across time. For each time point, explain what contributed to changes in perspectives.