Deck 4: Caring for Children With Special Medical Conditions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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 2

insist that the child lie down

Question 3

Eczema is a classic symptom of contactant-type allergies.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

A) rural areas
B) older homes
C) newly constructed housing
D) communities where there are other symptomatic children

Question 6

Hyperglycemia:

A) occurs when the pancreas produces excess insulin
B) can be a minor complication of diabetes
C) is a symptom of chronic stress and depression
D) is an inherited immune disorder

Question 7

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) tonic-clonic seizure

Question 8

An example of person-first language is:

A) "Carlos is a five-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 9

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

Question 10

A food intolerance is the same as a food allergy.

Question 11

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

Question 12

An absence (petit mal) seizure is characterized by:

A) a complete loss of consciousness
B) momentary interruption of attention and activity
C) generalized convulsive movements
D) periods of inappropriate behavior

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Lead poisoning can cause behavior and learning problems in children.

Question 16

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 17

Allergic disorders are generally thought to be:

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

Question 18

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 19

Sickle-cell disease affects:

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

Question 20

Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

What is anaphylaxis?

Question 24

The cause of most seizure disorders is usually .

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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 may develop slowly over a period of time and be less obvious to an observer

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

Discuss how a child's allergies might affect learning.

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

Left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to .

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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 36

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

Question 37

Allergic reactions to foods can be potentially .

Question 38

Describe insulin's role in the body.

Question 39

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 40

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

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?