Question 1

Abrupt,involuntary movements and difficulty in maintaining balance is known as

Accepted Answer

A) spastic movements. 
B) atonic movements. 
C) choreoathetoid movements. 
D) atonic spasticity. 
A) spastic movements. 
B) atonic movements. 
C) choreoathetoid movements. 
D) atonic spasticity.

Question 2

A condition that becomes more and more severe over time is

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A) progressive. 
B) episodic. 
C) chronic. 
D) acute. 
A) progressive. 
B) episodic. 
C) chronic. 
D) acute.

Question 3

Physical disabilities of all kinds are decreasing because of medical advances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Muscles that are floppy or lack tone are known as

Accepted Answer

A) atonic. 
B) spastic. 
C) choreoathetoid. 
D) reflexive. 
A) atonic. 
B) spastic. 
C) choreoathetoid. 
D) reflexive.

Question 5

Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.

Accepted Answer

Many,or even most,physical disabilities

Question 6

For children who are prenatally exposed to drugs,early intervention

Accepted Answer

A) can have a significant impact. 
B) generally has limited impact. 
C) can reverse developmental disabilities. 
D) is best delivered in foster care. 
A) can have a significant impact. 
B) generally has limited impact. 
C) can reverse developmental disabilities. 
D) is best delivered in foster care.

Question 7

With regard to self-concept,students with physical disabilities

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A) have extremely low self-concept. 
B) generally have lower self-concept. 
C) have varied levels of self-concept. 
D) high higher than average self-concept. 
A) have extremely low self-concept. 
B) generally have lower self-concept. 
C) have varied levels of self-concept. 
D) high higher than average self-concept.

Question 8

Cerebral palsy is

Accepted Answer

A) a neurological disease. 
B) subject to frequent remission. 
C) sometimes contagious. 
D) a non-progressive disorder. 
A) a neurological disease. 
B) subject to frequent remission. 
C) sometimes contagious. 
D) a non-progressive disorder.

Question 9

The primary goal of adapted physical education is

Accepted Answer

A) to eliminate physical education as a requirement for students with physical disabilities. 
B) to allow students with physical disabilities to complete the same activities as their peers. 
C) to give students with physical disabilities more time in physical education to catch up to their peers. 
D) to allow access to activities that support physical,recreational,and leisure goals. 
A) to eliminate physical education as a requirement for students with physical disabilities. 
B) to allow students with physical disabilities to complete the same activities as their peers. 
C) to give students with physical disabilities more time in physical education to catch up to their peers. 
D) to allow access to activities that support physical,recreational,and leisure goals.

Question 10

The intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is

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A) almost always in the range of intellectual disabilities. 
B) difficult to assess due to frequent lack of co-operation. 
C) nearly the same as for the general population. 
D) difficult to assess due to difficulties in perception. 
A) almost always in the range of intellectual disabilities. 
B) difficult to assess due to frequent lack of co-operation. 
C) nearly the same as for the general population. 
D) difficult to assess due to difficulties in perception.

Question 11

Children with epilepsy more often have emotional or behavioural disorders than do those without epilepsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tim has a hereditary disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers.His condition is

Accepted Answer

A) muscular dystrophy. 
B) spina bifida. 
C) cerebral palsy. 
D) multiple sclerosis. 
A) muscular dystrophy. 
B) spina bifida. 
C) cerebral palsy. 
D) multiple sclerosis.

Question 13

Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects resulting in physical disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Impairments that are the result of injury to the brain that also affect the ability to move parts of one's body are

Accepted Answer

A) neurological impairments. 
B) traumatic brain injury. 
C) orthopedic impairments. 
D) neuromotor impairments. 
A) neurological impairments. 
B) traumatic brain injury. 
C) orthopedic impairments. 
D) neuromotor impairments.

Question 15

For children with most physical disabilities and other health impairments,a common cause of academic difficulties is

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination and prejudice. 
B) erratic school attendance. 
C) poor study skills. 
D) inadequate motivation. 
A) discrimination and prejudice. 
B) erratic school attendance. 
C) poor study skills. 
D) inadequate motivation.

Question 16

Many students with seizure disorders have other exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Stiffness or tenseness of muscles and inaccurate voluntary movements is known as

Accepted Answer

A) choreoathetosis. 
B) atonicity. 
C) spasticity. 
D) reflexivity. 
A) choreoathetosis. 
B) atonicity. 
C) spasticity. 
D) reflexivity.

Question 18

More children die each year than are killed by all childhood diseases combined because of

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS. 
B) abuse. 
C) accidents. 
D) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
A) AIDS. 
B) abuse. 
C) accidents. 
D) fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 19

Students with exceptionalities are at a higher risk for abuse than those without exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In order to best serve the needs of students with physical disabilities,teachers should collaborate or consult with all of the following EXCEPT a/an

Accepted Answer

A) occupational therapist. 
B) psychologist. 
C) orthopedic surgeon. 
D) speech-langauge pathologists. 
A) occupational therapist. 
B) psychologist. 
C) orthopedic surgeon. 
D) speech-langauge pathologists.

Abrupt,involuntary movements and difficulty in maintaining balance is known as

A condition that becomes more and more severe over time is

Physical disabilities of all kinds are decreasing because of medical advances.

Muscles that are floppy or lack tone are known as

Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.

For children who are prenatally exposed to drugs,early intervention

With regard to self-concept,students with physical disabilities

Cerebral palsy is

The primary goal of adapted physical education is

The intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is

Children with epilepsy more often have emotional or behavioural disorders than do those without epilepsy.

Tim has a hereditary disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers.His condition is

Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects resulting in physical disability.

Impairments that are the result of injury to the brain that also affect the ability to move parts of one's body are

For children with most physical disabilities and other health impairments,a common cause of academic difficulties is

Many students with seizure disorders have other exceptionalities.

Stiffness or tenseness of muscles and inaccurate voluntary movements is known as

More children die each year than are killed by all childhood diseases combined because of

Students with exceptionalities are at a higher risk for abuse than those without exceptionalities.

In order to best serve the needs of students with physical disabilities,teachers should collaborate or consult with all of the following EXCEPT a/an

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

Abrupt,involuntary movements and difficulty in maintaining balance is known as

A condition that becomes more and more severe over time is

Physical disabilities of all kinds are decreasing because of medical advances.

Muscles that are floppy or lack tone are known as

Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.

For children who are prenatally exposed to drugs,early intervention

With regard to self-concept,students with physical disabilities

Cerebral palsy is

The primary goal of adapted physical education is

The intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is

Children with epilepsy more often have emotional or behavioural disorders than do those without epilepsy.

Tim has a hereditary disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers.His condition is

Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects resulting in physical disability.

Impairments that are the result of injury to the brain that also affect the ability to move parts of one's body are

For children with most physical disabilities and other health impairments,a common cause of academic difficulties is

Many students with seizure disorders have other exceptionalities.

Stiffness or tenseness of muscles and inaccurate voluntary movements is known as

More children die each year than are killed by all childhood diseases combined because of

Students with exceptionalities are at a higher risk for abuse than those without exceptionalities.

In order to best serve the needs of students with physical disabilities,teachers should collaborate or consult with all of the following EXCEPT a/an

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

Filters