Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A condition characterized by paralysis,

Question 3

In general, academic achievement of children with physical disabilities is below that of their nondisabled peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement about phenylketonuria (PKU)is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It only causes intellectual disabilities. 
B) It is the only known genetically determined metabolic disorder. 
C) It requires a life-long special diet for treatment. 
D) It goes away in late childhood. 
A) It only causes intellectual disabilities. 
B) It is the only known genetically determined metabolic disorder. 
C) It requires a life-long special diet for treatment. 
D) It goes away in late childhood.

Question 5

A situation in which a person with a disability becomes a regular employee, performs a valued function in a regular work setting, and receives fair pay while receiving training, social skills instruction, and other services is

Accepted Answer

A) job coaching. 
B) job shadowing. 
C) supported employment. 
D) partial employment. 
A) job coaching. 
B) job shadowing. 
C) supported employment. 
D) partial employment.

Question 6

All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) lack of oxygen. 
B) high blood sugar. 
C) infections. 
D) physical trauma. 
A) lack of oxygen. 
B) high blood sugar. 
C) infections. 
D) physical trauma.

Question 7

Why is it important for teachers to know about and to practice proper positioning and handling of students with physical disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Probably the first and most pervasive co

Question 8

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 9

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 10

What effect have advances in medicine had on the need for special education due to physical disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A) almost eliminated the need for special education for the majority of students with physical disabilities 
B) increased the need for special education for students with severe disabilities 
C) made it more difficult to identify students with physical disabilities 
D) the number of students needing services has been unaffected by medical advances 
A) almost eliminated the need for special education for the majority of students with physical disabilities 
B) increased the need for special education for students with severe disabilities 
C) made it more difficult to identify students with physical disabilities 
D) the number of students needing services has been unaffected by medical advances

Question 11

Which of the following is likely to be the least concern of early intervention for children with physical disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A) improving access to school and public buildings 
B) preventing further disabilities from developing 
C) maximizing the outcome of therapy 
D) developing communication skills 
A) improving access to school and public buildings 
B) preventing further disabilities from developing 
C) maximizing the outcome of therapy 
D) developing communication skills

Question 12

Each of the following statements about education for most children with a physical disability is true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) It should be similar to that for children without disabilities 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 that for children without disabilities 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 13

Most physical disabilities, even if severe, do not in themselves prevent sexual gratification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Providing support for the child's body and arranging instructional or play materials in certain ways is known as

Accepted Answer

A) positioning. 
B) handling. 
C) assisting. 
D) adapting. 
A) positioning. 
B) handling. 
C) assisting. 
D) adapting.

Question 15

Sociosexual education for students with physical disabilities includes instruction in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) structure and functions of bodies. 
B) suppression of sexual desire. 
C) alternative modes of sexual gratification. 
D) human relationships and responsibilities. 
A) structure and functions of bodies. 
B) suppression of sexual desire. 
C) alternative modes of sexual gratification. 
D) human relationships and responsibilities.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) advances in medical treatment allow greater mobility and functional movement. 
B) decreases in architectural and transportation barriers. 
C) federal law defined the least restrictive environment (LR
E) as the regular classroom. 
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) federal law defined the least restrictive environment (LR
E) as the regular classroom. 
D) movement toward public education for all children.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Even though a person's brain may be intact and functioning properly, he or she may have neurological impairment because of damage to the spinal cord

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

In general, academic achievement of children with physical disabilities is below that of their nondisabled peers.

Which statement about phenylketonuria (PKU)is true?

A situation in which a person with a disability becomes a regular employee, performs a valued function in a regular work setting, and receives fair pay while receiving training, social skills instruction, and other services is

All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT

Why is it important for teachers to know about and to practice proper positioning and handling of students with physical disabilities?

Cerebral palsy is classified by

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

What effect have advances in medicine had on the need for special education due to physical disabilities?

Which of the following is likely to be the least concern of early intervention for children with physical disabilities?

Each of the following statements about education for most children with a physical disability is true EXCEPT

Most physical disabilities, even if severe, do not in themselves prevent sexual gratification.

Providing support for the child's body and arranging instructional or play materials in certain ways is known as

Sociosexual education for students with physical disabilities includes instruction in all of the following EXCEPT

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

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

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

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

Even though a person's brain may be intact and functioning properly, he or she may have neurological impairment because of damage to the spinal cord

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Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

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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

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Exam 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

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

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

In general, academic achievement of children with physical disabilities is below that of their nondisabled peers.

Which statement about phenylketonuria (PKU)is true?

A situation in which a person with a disability becomes a regular employee, performs a valued function in a regular work setting, and receives fair pay while receiving training, social skills instruction, and other services is

All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT

Why is it important for teachers to know about and to practice proper positioning and handling of students with physical disabilities?

Cerebral palsy is classified by

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

What effect have advances in medicine had on the need for special education due to physical disabilities?

Which of the following is likely to be the least concern of early intervention for children with physical disabilities?

Each of the following statements about education for most children with a physical disability is true EXCEPT

Most physical disabilities, even if severe, do not in themselves prevent sexual gratification.

Providing support for the child's body and arranging instructional or play materials in certain ways is known as

Sociosexual education for students with physical disabilities includes instruction in all of the following EXCEPT

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

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

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

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

Even though a person's brain may be intact and functioning properly, he or she may have neurological impairment because of damage to the spinal cord

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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