Question 1

A person who provides support for daily living skills and fine motor skills is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) physical therapist. 
B) occupational therapist. 
C) adaptations specialist. 
D) cognitive therapist. 
A) physical therapist. 
B) occupational therapist. 
C) adaptations specialist. 
D) cognitive therapist.

Question 2

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 3

A condition that recurs at successive times but does not necessarily become more severe overtime is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

Discuss possible reasons for negative reactions to people with physical disabilities, negative feelings about themselves, and factors that may result in greater acceptance of people with physical disabilities.

Accepted Answer

or pity and an expectation of helplessne

Question 6

List and define the three categories of physical disabilities described in the chapter and provide one example of each. Define each condition.

Accepted Answer

Answers will elaborate on the following:

Question 7

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 8

Which principles are most important to keep in mind when considering prosthetics and orthotics?

Accepted Answer

A) residual function, simplicity, reliability 
B) age of person, length of limb, intelligence of person 
C) residual function, length of limb, cost of device 
D) residual function, simplicity, health of person 
A) residual function, simplicity, reliability 
B) age of person, length of limb, intelligence of person 
C) residual function, length of limb, cost of device 
D) residual function, simplicity, health of person

Question 9

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 10

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 provide physical education in a separate setting for students with physical disabilities. 
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 provide physical education in a separate setting for students with physical disabilities. 
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 11

A condition that may be severe but resolves with treatment is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain what is meant by the statement: "Educating students with physical disabilities is not so much a matter of special instruction for children with disabilities as it is of educating the nondisabled population." Think about your own home, school, and community and provide three examples of limitations imposed on a person with a physical disability and how those limitations could be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

People with physical disabilities solve

Question 14

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

Accepted Answer

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 15

Discuss the relationship between medical advances and the prevalence of physical disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Part of the increase in prevalence of ph

Question 16

Jim has an artificial leg. This is an example of a/an

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

A condition that is incurable is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Seizures occur more often in children with developmental disabilities than in children without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A person who provides support for daily living skills and fine motor skills is a(n)

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

A condition that recurs at successive times but does not necessarily become more severe overtime is

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

Discuss possible reasons for negative reactions to people with physical disabilities, negative feelings about themselves, and factors that may result in greater acceptance of people with physical disabilities.

List and define the three categories of physical disabilities described in the chapter and provide one example of each. Define each condition.

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

Which principles are most important to keep in mind when considering prosthetics and orthotics?

Cerebral palsy is a condition that occurs

The primary goal of adapted physical education is

A condition that may be severe but resolves with treatment is

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

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

Discuss the relationship between medical advances and the prevalence of physical disabilities.

Jim has an artificial leg. This is an example of a/an

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

A condition that is incurable is

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

Seizures occur more often in children with developmental disabilities than in children without disabilities.

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

A person who provides support for daily living skills and fine motor skills is a(n)

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

A condition that recurs at successive times but does not necessarily become more severe overtime is

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

Discuss possible reasons for negative reactions to people with physical disabilities, negative feelings about themselves, and factors that may result in greater acceptance of people with physical disabilities.

List and define the three categories of physical disabilities described in the chapter and provide one example of each. Define each condition.

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

Which principles are most important to keep in mind when considering prosthetics and orthotics?

Cerebral palsy is a condition that occurs

The primary goal of adapted physical education is

A condition that may be severe but resolves with treatment is

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

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that

Discuss the relationship between medical advances and the prevalence of physical disabilities.

Jim has an artificial leg. This is an example of a/an

Seizures may differ on all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

A condition that is incurable is

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

Seizures occur more often in children with developmental disabilities than in children without disabilities.

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