Question 1

Define cerebral palsy and discuss the range of effects that this condition can have on functioning.

Accepted Answer

A condition characterized by paralysis,weakness,lack of coordination,and/or other motor dysfunction because of damage to the brain before it has matured.It is part of a syndrome that includes motor dysfunction,psychological dysfunction,seizures,or emotional or behavioural disorders due to brain damage.
Symptoms may be so mild that they can be detected only with difficulty,or so profound that the individual is almost completely incapacitated.Its effect on motor functioning range from barely noticeable to obvious,sometimes debilitating paralysis of different parts of the body (quadriplegia,paraplegia)or problems with voluntary movement (spasticity,choreoathetoid).The effects on strength and the ability to move parts of the body normally do not necessarily mean damage to intelligence or emotional development (though a high proportion of persons with CP have hearing impairments,visual impairments,perceptual disorders,speech problems,emotional or behaviour disorders,and/or intellectual disabilities).Average tested intelligence is lower than average for the general population but ranges from significantly below average to higher than average,even gifted.However,standardized testing may be inappropriate considering the difficulties in perception,movements,and response speed.

Question 2

One of the greatest problems in dealing with adolescents who have physical disabilities is helping them to attain a realistic employment outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The intelligence of students with conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system is

Accepted Answer

A) lower than average. 
B) unaffected. 
C) higher than average. 
D) indeterminate. 
A) lower than average. 
B) unaffected. 
C) higher than average. 
D) indeterminate. B

Question 4

Cerebral palsy is classified by

Accepted Answer

A) the limbs involved and type of motor disability. 
B) time period during which brain damage occurred. 
C) severity of the symptoms. 
D) the effect on intellectual functioning. 
A) the limbs involved and type of motor disability. 
B) time period during which brain damage occurred. 
C) severity of the symptoms. 
D) the effect on intellectual functioning.

Question 5

The average tested intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is lower than the average for the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In addition to its effect on the immune system,AIDS poses all of the following threats to children EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual disabilities. 
B) emotional or behavioural disorders. 
C) seizures. 
D) muscular dystrophy. 
A) intellectual disabilities. 
B) emotional or behavioural disorders. 
C) seizures. 
D) muscular dystrophy.

Question 7

Approximately 25% of the population will have a seizure at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A lung disease characterized by episodic inflammation or obstruction of the air passages such that the person has difficulty breathing is

Accepted Answer

A) allergies. 
B) bronchitis. 
C) asthma. 
D) inhalation. 
A) allergies. 
B) bronchitis. 
C) asthma. 
D) inhalation.

Question 9

The primary distinguishing characteristics of children with physical disability are

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual and health problems. 
B) intellectual and medical problems. 
C) medical or health problems. 
D) medical or cognitive problems. 
A) intellectual and health problems. 
B) intellectual and medical problems. 
C) medical or health problems. 
D) medical or cognitive problems.

Question 10

Interpretive Exercise
When Nel was born,her parents found out that part of her spinal column failed to close completely during fetal development.This condition resulted in partial paralysis of her legs and loss of bowel and bladder control.Today,Nel attends a local high school where she is a sophomore.She wears braces on her legs and is able to walk unassisted.
-The leg brace that Nel wears is an example of an orthosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cerebral palsy can be caused by all of the following before birth EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maternal infection. 
B) physical trauma. 
C) chronic diseases. 
D) severe learning disability. 
A) maternal infection. 
B) physical trauma. 
C) chronic diseases. 
D) severe learning disability.

Question 12

Impairments that a child is born with are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) primary characteristics. 
B) congenital anomalies. 
C) secondary problems. 
D) acquired exceptionalities. 
A) primary characteristics. 
B) congenital anomalies. 
C) secondary problems. 
D) acquired exceptionalities.

Question 13

Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.

Accepted Answer

Remain calm and let the seizure run its

Question 14

Gareth uses braces on his legs to help provide support when he walks.This is an example of a/an

Accepted Answer

A) prosthesis. 
B) assistive device. 
C) orthosis. 
D) adaptive device. 
A) prosthesis. 
B) assistive device. 
C) orthosis. 
D) adaptive device.

Question 15

Summarize why children with physical disabilities may have difficulties in the area of academic achievement.

Accepted Answer

Students with physical disabilities vary

Question 16

Cerebral palsy is a progressive syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome is estimated to be

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 1000. 
B) 1 in 5000. 
C) 1 in 10,000. 
D) 1 in 50,000. 
A) 1 in 1000. 
B) 1 in 5000. 
C) 1 in 10,000. 
D) 1 in 50,000.

Question 18

It is not the role of classroom teachers to discuss issues of death and dying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The greatest problem with using technology for people with physical disabilities is

Accepted Answer

A) teaching them to use existing technologies. 
B) accurately evaluating them to determine what would be most useful. 
C) devising more sophisticated assistive technology. 
D) the high cost of assistive technology. 
A) teaching them to use existing technologies. 
B) accurately evaluating them to determine what would be most useful. 
C) devising more sophisticated assistive technology. 
D) the high cost of assistive technology.

Question 20

Teenage mothers are more likely than older women to give birth to premature or low-birthweight babies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define cerebral palsy and discuss the range of effects that this condition can have on functioning.

One of the greatest problems in dealing with adolescents who have physical disabilities is helping them to attain a realistic employment outcome.

The intelligence of students with conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system is

Cerebral palsy is classified by

The average tested intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is lower than the average for the general population.

In addition to its effect on the immune system,AIDS poses all of the following threats to children EXCEPT

Approximately 25% of the population will have a seizure at some point in their lives.

A lung disease characterized by episodic inflammation or obstruction of the air passages such that the person has difficulty breathing is

The primary distinguishing characteristics of children with physical disability are

Cerebral palsy can be caused by all of the following before birth EXCEPT

Impairments that a child is born with are referred to as

Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.

Gareth uses braces on his legs to help provide support when he walks.This is an example of a/an

Summarize why children with physical disabilities may have difficulties in the area of academic achievement.

Cerebral palsy is a progressive syndrome.

The prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome is estimated to be

It is not the role of classroom teachers to discuss issues of death and dying.

The greatest problem with using technology for people with physical disabilities is

Teenage mothers are more likely than older women to give birth to premature or low-birthweight babies.

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Exam 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Define cerebral palsy and discuss the range of effects that this condition can have on functioning.

One of the greatest problems in dealing with adolescents who have physical disabilities is helping them to attain a realistic employment outcome.

The intelligence of students with conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system is

Cerebral palsy is classified by

The average tested intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is lower than the average for the general population.

In addition to its effect on the immune system,AIDS poses all of the following threats to children EXCEPT

Approximately 25% of the population will have a seizure at some point in their lives.

A lung disease characterized by episodic inflammation or obstruction of the air passages such that the person has difficulty breathing is

The primary distinguishing characteristics of children with physical disability are

Cerebral palsy can be caused by all of the following before birth EXCEPT

Impairments that a child is born with are referred to as

Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.

Gareth uses braces on his legs to help provide support when he walks.This is an example of a/an

Summarize why children with physical disabilities may have difficulties in the area of academic achievement.

Cerebral palsy is a progressive syndrome.

The prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome is estimated to be

It is not the role of classroom teachers to discuss issues of death and dying.

The greatest problem with using technology for people with physical disabilities is

Teenage mothers are more likely than older women to give birth to premature or low-birthweight babies.

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 Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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