Question 1

Although cerebral palsy is not contagious, it is progressive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) muscular weakness or paralysis 
B) cognitive deficits 
C) seizures 
D) missing or malformed limbs 
A) muscular weakness or paralysis 
B) cognitive deficits 
C) seizures 
D) missing or malformed limbs

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) turning child's face to the side. 
B) inserting an object between the teeth. 
C) loosening clothing. 
D) putting something flat and soft under the head. 
A) turning child's face to the side. 
B) inserting an object between the teeth. 
C) loosening clothing. 
D) putting something flat and soft under the head.

Question 6

Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development. His condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A) cleft lip. 
B) spinal meningitis. 
C) spina bifida. 
D) cleft palate. 
A) cleft lip. 
B) spinal meningitis. 
C) spina bifida. 
D) cleft palate.

Question 7

Mr. Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness. He should

Accepted Answer

A) avoid discussing his personal feelings about death and dying. 
B) keep other students from airing their feelings during school hours. 
C) be direct and open in discussing death and dying with the class. 
D) avoid communicating directly with the child's parents unless a psychologist is present. 
A) avoid discussing his personal feelings about death and dying. 
B) keep other students from airing their feelings during school hours. 
C) be direct and open in discussing death and dying with the class. 
D) avoid communicating directly with the child's parents unless a psychologist is present.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual disability. 
B) emotional or behavioral disorders. 
C) seizures. 
D) muscular dystrophy. 
A) intellectual disability. 
B) emotional or behavioral disorders. 
C) seizures. 
D) muscular dystrophy.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The outlook for employment of students w

Question 11

When there is an abnormal discharge of electrical energy in certain brain cells, the result is

Accepted Answer

A) diplegia. 
B) choreoathetoid movements. 
C) spasticity. 
D) seizures. 
A) diplegia. 
B) choreoathetoid movements. 
C) spasticity. 
D) seizures.

Question 12

Cerebral palsy is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Motor skills need to be taught in isolation to avoid confusing the learner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.

Accepted Answer

Many, or even most, physical disabilitie

Question 16

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 17

Cerebral palsy is a condition that occurs

Accepted Answer

A) during the birth process. 
B) before birth. 
C) after birth. 
D) before brain maturity. 
A) during the birth process. 
B) before birth. 
C) after birth. 
D) before brain maturity.

Question 18

Any malformation of the spine, spinal cord, or brain is a

Accepted Answer

A) choreoathetoid defect. 
B) neural tube defect. 
C) type of spina bifida. 
D) brainstem defect. 
A) choreoathetoid defect. 
B) neural tube defect. 
C) type of spina bifida. 
D) brainstem defect.

Question 19

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 20

When special educators talk about transition, they are generally referring to the change from

Accepted Answer

A) home to school. 
B) school to work. 
C) childhood to adolescence. 
D) special education to regular education. 
A) home to school. 
B) school to work. 
C) childhood to adolescence. 
D) special education to regular education.

Although cerebral palsy is not contagious, it is progressive.

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

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

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

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

Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development. His condition is known as

Mr. Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness. He should

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

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

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

When there is an abnormal discharge of electrical energy in certain brain cells, the result is

Cerebral palsy is

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

Motor skills need to be taught in isolation to avoid confusing the learner.

Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.

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

Cerebral palsy is a condition that occurs

Any malformation of the spine, spinal cord, or brain is a

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

When special educators talk about transition, they are generally referring to the change from

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Although cerebral palsy is not contagious, it is progressive.

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

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

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

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

Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development. His condition is known as

Mr. Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness. He should

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

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

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

When there is an abnormal discharge of electrical energy in certain brain cells, the result is

Cerebral palsy is

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

Motor skills need to be taught in isolation to avoid confusing the learner.

Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.

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

Cerebral palsy is a condition that occurs

Any malformation of the spine, spinal cord, or brain is a

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

When special educators talk about transition, they are generally referring to the change from

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters