Question 1

Visual efficiency is measured using the Snellen chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Magnifying devices for close vision include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) closed circuit television scanners. 
B) hand held magnifiers. 
C) glasses. 
D) large print books. 
A) closed circuit television scanners. 
B) hand held magnifiers. 
C) glasses. 
D) large print books.

Question 3

Extraneous noises in the environment such as rain and wind interfere with obstacle sense in people who are blind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Interpretive Exercise
Kelsey and Kyle are middle school students.Kelsey lost her vision as a newborn when she was administered excessive concentrations of oxygen to prevent brain damage.Although she can detect light,she is unable to use sight for learning.Kyle has myopia that is partially corrected by glasses.In fourth grade,his vision began to deteriorate due to retinitis pigmentosa.With glasses,his vision is 20/100 with a field that subtends an angular distance of 15 degrees.
-Describe a debate between the parents of Kelsey,who are planning to transfer her to a school with an intensive program of braille instruction,and the parents of Kyle who believe that braille is an outdated mode of literacy that has been adequately replaced by technological advances.

Accepted Answer

Dialogues will vary,but should reflect k

Question 5

Describe stereotypic behaviours and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviours while others think they should not be interfered with.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypic behaviours are repetitive mo

Question 6

Each of the following is an accommodation that can be made on the job for those who are blind or who have low vision EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) better lighting. 
B) prompt snow removal. 
C) obstacle-free hallways. 
D) more time off. 
A) better lighting. 
B) prompt snow removal. 
C) obstacle-free hallways. 
D) more time off.

Question 7

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

Accepted Answer

A) is difficult to measure objectively. 
B) doesn't predict how well people use their remaining sight. 
C) is defined in different ways by different professionals. 
D) doesn't provide information about the cause of blindness. 
A) is difficult to measure objectively. 
B) doesn't predict how well people use their remaining sight. 
C) is defined in different ways by different professionals. 
D) doesn't provide information about the cause of blindness.

Question 8

The lower achievement scores of students who are blind or who have low vision is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A) their visual problem itself. 
B) their listening skills. 
C) emphasis on using braille forms of achievement tests. 
D) low expectations. 
A) their visual problem itself. 
B) their listening skills. 
C) emphasis on using braille forms of achievement tests. 
D) low expectations.

Question 9

The most common tool for measuring visual acuity for distant objects is the

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnostic Assessment Procedure (DAP). 
B) Snellen chart. 
C) Optacon. 
D) Stanford-Binet. 
A) Diagnostic Assessment Procedure (DAP). 
B) Snellen chart. 
C) Optacon. 
D) Stanford-Binet.

Question 10

Professionals who work in early intervention programs for infants who are blind often recommend that initial efforts focus on

Accepted Answer

A) feeding skills. 
B) mobility skills. 
C) parents' feelings. 
D) motor development. 
A) feeding skills. 
B) mobility skills. 
C) parents' feelings. 
D) motor development.

Question 11

The watery substance found between the cornea and lens of the eye is the

Accepted Answer

A) aqueous humor. 
B) vitreous humor. 
C) cornea. 
D) iris. 
A) aqueous humor. 
B) vitreous humor. 
C) cornea. 
D) iris.

Question 12

Historically,classes for students with low vision were designed to

Accepted Answer

A) encourage students to use their vision as much as possible. 
B) instruct students in using large-print books. 
C) prevent students from using the eyes too much. 
D) teach adaptive strategies such as holding books close to the eyes. 
A) encourage students to use their vision as much as possible. 
B) instruct students in using large-print books. 
C) prevent students from using the eyes too much. 
D) teach adaptive strategies such as holding books close to the eyes.

Question 13

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) premature birth. 
B) excessive oxygen given to infants at birth. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) degenerative hereditary disease. 
A) premature birth. 
B) excessive oxygen given to infants at birth. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) degenerative hereditary disease.

Question 14

If vision is blurred and the lens of the eye appears cloudy,which one of the following would be the most probable diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) myopia 
B) cataracts 
C) glaucoma 
D) astigmatism 
A) myopia 
B) cataracts 
C) glaucoma 
D) astigmatism

Question 15

A person who is legally blind has visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye even with correction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Blindness occurs most often in

Accepted Answer

A) adulthood. 
B) adolescence. 
C) early childhood. 
D) pre-adolescence. 
A) adulthood. 
B) adolescence. 
C) early childhood. 
D) pre-adolescence.

Question 17

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

Accepted Answer

Some persons who are blind have the abil

Question 18

Blindness is primarily an adult exceptionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Canada,of individuals identified with an exceptionality,the prevalence rate of vision difficulties is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 1%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 10%. 
D) 15%. 
A) 1%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 10%. 
D) 15%.

Question 20

Lower academic achievement among some students with visual impairment is likely due to low expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Visual efficiency is measured using the Snellen chart.

Magnifying devices for close vision include all of the following EXCEPT

Extraneous noises in the environment such as rain and wind interfere with obstacle sense in people who are blind.

Describe stereotypic behaviours and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviours while others think they should not be interfered with.

Each of the following is an accommodation that can be made on the job for those who are blind or who have low vision EXCEPT

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

The lower achievement scores of students who are blind or who have low vision is most likely due to

The most common tool for measuring visual acuity for distant objects is the

Professionals who work in early intervention programs for infants who are blind often recommend that initial efforts focus on

The watery substance found between the cornea and lens of the eye is the

Historically,classes for students with low vision were designed to

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)is caused by

If vision is blurred and the lens of the eye appears cloudy,which one of the following would be the most probable diagnosis?

A person who is legally blind has visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye even with correction.

Blindness occurs most often in

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

Blindness is primarily an adult exceptionality.

In Canada,of individuals identified with an exceptionality,the prevalence rate of vision difficulties is approximately

Lower academic achievement among some students with visual impairment is likely due to low expectations.

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Exam 11: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Visual efficiency is measured using the Snellen chart.

Magnifying devices for close vision include all of the following EXCEPT

Extraneous noises in the environment such as rain and wind interfere with obstacle sense in people who are blind.

Describe stereotypic behaviours and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviours while others think they should not be interfered with.

Each of the following is an accommodation that can be made on the job for those who are blind or who have low vision EXCEPT

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

The lower achievement scores of students who are blind or who have low vision is most likely due to

The most common tool for measuring visual acuity for distant objects is the

Professionals who work in early intervention programs for infants who are blind often recommend that initial efforts focus on

The watery substance found between the cornea and lens of the eye is the

Historically,classes for students with low vision were designed to

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)is caused by

If vision is blurred and the lens of the eye appears cloudy,which one of the following would be the most probable diagnosis?

A person who is legally blind has visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye even with correction.

Blindness occurs most often in

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

Blindness is primarily an adult exceptionality.

In Canada,of individuals identified with an exceptionality,the prevalence rate of vision difficulties is approximately

Lower academic achievement among some students with visual impairment is likely due to low expectations.

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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