Question 1

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

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A) causes rapid deterioration of muscle tissue. 
B) is characterized by pain in and around the joints and muscles. 
C) is associated with neurological degeneration. 
D) occurs only in the elderly. 
A) causes rapid deterioration of muscle tissue. 
B) is characterized by pain in and around the joints and muscles. 
C) is associated with neurological degeneration. 
D) occurs only in the elderly.

Question 2

All of the following procedures should be followed if a student has a seizure in school EXCEPT

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A) turning child's face to the side. 
B) inserting an object between the teeth. 
C) loosening clothing. 
D) allowing child to sleep or rest after the movements stop. 
A) turning child's face to the side. 
B) inserting an object between the teeth. 
C) loosening clothing. 
D) allowing child to sleep or rest after the movements stop.

Question 3

When all four limbs are involved about equally in paralysis,the classification is

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A) quadriplegia. 
B) paraplegia. 
C) diplegia. 
D) hemiplegia. 
A) quadriplegia. 
B) paraplegia. 
C) diplegia. 
D) hemiplegia.

Question 4

Fetal alcohol syndrome,caused by the mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy,is one of the most common syndromes involving

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A) muscular dystrophy and learning disabilities. 
B) congenital malformations and intellectual disabilities. 
C) cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities. 
D) AIDS and intellectual disabilities. 
A) muscular dystrophy and learning disabilities. 
B) congenital malformations and intellectual disabilities. 
C) cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities. 
D) AIDS and intellectual disabilities.

Question 5

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.
-What condition does Nel have?

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A) cerebral palsy 
B) muscular dystrophy 
C) spina bifida 
D) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder 
A) cerebral palsy 
B) muscular dystrophy 
C) spina bifida 
D) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Question 6

Discuss the factors that have led to expanded employment opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities.

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The outlook for employment of students w

Question 7

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

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A) duration. 
B) latency. 
C) frequency. 
D) causes. 
A) duration. 
B) latency. 
C) frequency. 
D) causes.

Question 8

The extent of the paralysis in spina bifida depends on

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A) the stage of development during which it occurs. 
B) the success or failure of the surgery to close the opening. 
C) the success or failure of the surgery to repair the nerve damage. 
D) the location of the spinal cord defect. 
A) the stage of development during which it occurs. 
B) the success or failure of the surgery to close the opening. 
C) the success or failure of the surgery to repair the nerve damage. 
D) the location of the spinal cord defect.

Question 9

According to Statistics Canada,the percentage of children with exceptionalities affected by one or more chronic health conditions is

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A) 25. 
B) 45. 
C) 65. 
D) 85. 
A) 25. 
B) 45. 
C) 65. 
D) 85.

Question 10

Although seizures are a medical disorder,educators are called on to deal with the problem for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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A) most children with epilepsy have intellectual disabilities. 
B) teachers need to educate students and parents to dispel myths and stereotypes about epilepsy. 
C) teachers need to know how to manage seizures if they occur in the classroom. 
D) side effects of anticonvulsant medications sometimes interfere with learning. 
A) most children with epilepsy have intellectual disabilities. 
B) teachers need to educate students and parents to dispel myths and stereotypes about epilepsy. 
C) teachers need to know how to manage seizures if they occur in the classroom. 
D) side effects of anticonvulsant medications sometimes interfere with learning.

Question 11

In comparison to students without epilepsy,those with epilepsy are more likely to

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A) be gifted. 
B) have autism. 
C) have cerebral palsy. 
D) have emotional or behavioural disorders. 
A) be gifted. 
B) have autism. 
C) have cerebral palsy. 
D) have emotional or behavioural disorders.

Question 12

When a child's nervous system is damaged,no matter what the cause,which of the following is almost always one of the symptoms?

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A) muscular weakness or paralysis 
B) cognitive deficits 
C) spastic movements 
D) atonic movements 
A) muscular weakness or paralysis 
B) cognitive deficits 
C) spastic movements 
D) atonic movements

Question 13

Most physical disabilities are not preventable by any means.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Each of the following is a reason why most students with physical disabilities are integrated into public schools EXCEPT

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A) advances in medical treatment allow greater mobility and functional movement. 
B) decreases in architectural and transportation barriers. 
C) lack of funding for appropriate special education programming. 
D) movement toward public education for all children. 
A) advances in medical treatment allow greater mobility and functional movement. 
B) decreases in architectural and transportation barriers. 
C) lack of funding for appropriate special education programming. 
D) movement toward public education for all children.

Question 15

Children with epilepsy are more disposed to learning disabilities than are children who do not have epilepsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.
-Nel's condition was likely caused by maternal consumption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe how advances in technology may and may not be of assistance to individuals with physical disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Some technologies that appear promising

Question 18

Each of the following statements about education for most children with an exceptionality that is physical is true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it should be similar to those set for children without exceptionalities but at a somewhat lower age level. 
B) it is often extended beyond that typically provided to include self-help skills. 
C) objectives should include autonomy and self-advocacy. 
D) attention should be given to environmental changes that allow them to respond more effectively. 
A) it should be similar to those set for children without exceptionalities but at a somewhat lower age level. 
B) it is often extended beyond that typically provided to include self-help skills. 
C) objectives should include autonomy and self-advocacy. 
D) attention should be given to environmental changes that allow them to respond more effectively.

Question 19

In most students with orthopedic or musculoskeletal disorders,intelligence is unaffected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe four ways that special and general educators can collaborate to serve students with physical disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary with elaboration on id

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

All of the following procedures should be followed if a student has a seizure in school EXCEPT

When all four limbs are involved about equally in paralysis,the classification is

Fetal alcohol syndrome,caused by the mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy,is one of the most common syndromes involving

Discuss the factors that have led to expanded employment opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities.

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

The extent of the paralysis in spina bifida depends on

According to Statistics Canada,the percentage of children with exceptionalities affected by one or more chronic health conditions is

Although seizures are a medical disorder,educators are called on to deal with the problem for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In comparison to students without epilepsy,those with epilepsy are more likely to

When a child's nervous system is damaged,no matter what the cause,which of the following is almost always one of the symptoms?

Most physical disabilities are not preventable by any means.

Each of the following is a reason why most students with physical disabilities are integrated into public schools EXCEPT

Children with epilepsy are more disposed to learning disabilities than are children who do not have epilepsy.

Describe how advances in technology may and may not be of assistance to individuals with physical disabilities.

Each of the following statements about education for most children with an exceptionality that is physical is true EXCEPT

In most students with orthopedic or musculoskeletal disorders,intelligence is unaffected.

Describe four ways that special and general educators can collaborate to serve students with physical disabilities.

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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Exam 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

All of the following procedures should be followed if a student has a seizure in school EXCEPT

When all four limbs are involved about equally in paralysis,the classification is

Fetal alcohol syndrome,caused by the mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy,is one of the most common syndromes involving

Discuss the factors that have led to expanded employment opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities.

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

The extent of the paralysis in spina bifida depends on

According to Statistics Canada,the percentage of children with exceptionalities affected by one or more chronic health conditions is

Although seizures are a medical disorder,educators are called on to deal with the problem for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In comparison to students without epilepsy,those with epilepsy are more likely to

When a child's nervous system is damaged,no matter what the cause,which of the following is almost always one of the symptoms?

Most physical disabilities are not preventable by any means.

Each of the following is a reason why most students with physical disabilities are integrated into public schools EXCEPT

Children with epilepsy are more disposed to learning disabilities than are children who do not have epilepsy.

Describe how advances in technology may and may not be of assistance to individuals with physical disabilities.

Each of the following statements about education for most children with an exceptionality that is physical is true EXCEPT

In most students with orthopedic or musculoskeletal disorders,intelligence is unaffected.

Describe four ways that special and general educators can collaborate to serve students with physical disabilities.

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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