Question 1

Children's reactions to their own physical disabilities are largely

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A) a reflection of how others respond to them. 
B) dependent on the nature and degree of their disabilities. 
C) dependent on whether they use a wheelchair for mobility. 
D) a reflection of how well they achieve academically. 
A) a reflection of how others respond to them. 
B) dependent on the nature and degree of their disabilities. 
C) dependent on whether they use a wheelchair for mobility. 
D) a reflection of how well they achieve academically. A

Question 2

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

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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 B

Question 3

Cerebral palsy is

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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. D

Question 4

The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with physical disability is

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A) intellectual and health problems. 
B) intellectual and medical problems. 
C) physical limitations or health problems. 
D) medical or cognitive problems. 
A) intellectual and health problems. 
B) intellectual and medical problems. 
C) physical limitations or health problems. 
D) medical or cognitive problems.

Question 5

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

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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 6

Although cerebral palsy is not contagious,it is progressive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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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 13

In Video Example 14.4,Dorothy has a wheelchair that

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A) can only be used indoors. 
B) allows her to reach objects from upper shelves of kitchen cabinets. 
C) compared to her crutches,has made her more dependent on others. 
D) can move sideways,as well as forward and backward. 
A) can only be used indoors. 
B) allows her to reach objects from upper shelves of kitchen cabinets. 
C) compared to her crutches,has made her more dependent on others. 
D) can move sideways,as well as forward and backward.

Question 14

The difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy

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A) is that the latter focuses more often on adults in job-related situations. 
B) is that the former focuses on sensory and gross motor functions,the latter on support for daily living skills. 
C) is a matter of degree,not kind. 
D) is no longer relevant since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act AD
A) . 
A) is that the latter focuses more often on adults in job-related situations. 
B) is that the former focuses on sensory and gross motor functions,the latter on support for daily living skills. 
C) is a matter of degree,not kind. 
D) is no longer relevant since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act AD
A) .

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Catheterization is necessary for individuals with

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A) lack of bladder control. 
B) poor blood circulation. 
C) poor oxygen exchange. 
D) lack of mucus and salivation control. 
A) lack of bladder control. 
B) poor blood circulation. 
C) poor oxygen exchange. 
D) lack of mucus and salivation control.

Question 17

Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.

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Remain calm and let the seizure run its

Question 18

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 19

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) how high or low the injury on the spinal column is. 
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) how high or low the injury on the spinal column is.

Question 20

Each of the following statements is TRUE about education for most children with a physical disability 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.

Children's reactions to their own physical disabilities are largely

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

Cerebral palsy is

The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with physical disability is

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

Although cerebral palsy is not contagious,it is progressive.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

In Video Example 14.4,Dorothy has a wheelchair that

The difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy

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

Catheterization is necessary for individuals with

Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.

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

The extent of the paralysis in spina bifida depends on

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

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents 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

Children's reactions to their own physical disabilities are largely

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

Cerebral palsy is

The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with physical disability is

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

Although cerebral palsy is not contagious,it is progressive.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

In Video Example 14.4,Dorothy has a wheelchair that

The difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy

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

Catheterization is necessary for individuals with

Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.

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

The extent of the paralysis in spina bifida depends on

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

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents 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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