Deck 11: Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, Health Impairments, and Physical Disabilities

Question 1

Gina is a student with epilepsy. Her teacher took her to the nurse because she was wandering around the playground shouting at students. Her eyes were open but she did not seem to know what she was doing. Gina was not able to tell the nurse anything about the incident. Which type of seizure did her teacher probably witness?

A)An absence seizure
B)A complex partial seizure
C)A grand mal seizure
D)A simple partial seizure

Answer 1

B

Question 2

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistics Center, most spinal cord injuries are the result of _____.

A)acts of violence
B)falls
C)motor vehicle accidents
D)sports injuries

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Amelia is eight years old. She has a very short attention span. Her teacher reports that she frequently stares out the window and that she loses her place when reading. She often asks for directions to be repeated and appears startled when called on in class. Which subtype of ADHD is Amelia most likely to have?

A)ADHD combined type
B)ADHD early onset type
C)ADHD hyperactive impulsive type
D)ADHD primarily inattentive type

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following statements about muscular dystrophy is true?

A)Muscle weakness is usually evident at birth.
B)Some forms result from genetic mutations.
C)Current treatments can reverse the effects of this condition.
D)Muscles in the hands and fingers are the first to be affected.

Question 5

Grant is a high school student with diabetes. During chemistry class, he becomes irritable for no apparent reason. He appears to be drowsy and complains of being nauseated. What should the teacher do to help Grant?

A)Administer a dose of insulin
B)Send Grant to the gym to exercise
C)Give Grant a candy bar or a sugar cube to eat
D)Contact a doctor or nurse for immediate medical help

Question 6

Which is the common clause that appears in each IDEA definition?

A)Chronic condition
B)Adversely affects educational performance
C)Deficits in communication and social functioning
D)Cannot be attributed to other disabling conditions

Question 7

The most prevalent physical disability in school aged children is _____.

A)cerebral palsy
B)club foot
C)muscular dystrophy
D)spina bifida

Question 8

Mrs. Little is concerned about Derrick, a student with spina bifida in her fifth grade class. He wears a shunt to prevent hydrocephalus. He used to be friendly and outgoing, but lately he has been withdrawn and irritable. He also seems drowsy in class and has been complaining of headaches. Derrick's behaviors may indicate that _____.

A)he needs to be repositioned more frequently
B)his spinal cord is becoming more damaged
C)he needs to spend more time exercising outdoors
D)his shunt may have become blocked or disconnected

Question 9

Which of the following statements about clean intermittent catheterization is most accurate?

A)This procedure must be performed at least once a day.
B)This procedure must be performed in an absolutely sterile environment.
C)This procedure is necessary for most children with spina bifida.
D)This procedure must be performed by trained medical personnel.

Question 10

Aaron has cerebral palsy. He is able to use his arms and hands quite well but he has braces on both legs that support him when he walks. His condition would be described as _____.

A)double hemiplegia
B)diplegia
C)hemiplegia
D)paraplegia

Question 11

Which of the following is not described in the textbook as associated with seizures in otherwise healthy people?

A)High fevers
B)Excessive exercise
C)Excessive alcohol consumption
D)Blows to the head

Question 12

What percentage of children received special education services for other health impairments during the 2012-2013 school year?

A)1)8%
B)7%
C)12%
D)20%

Question 13

Which best describes an aura?

A)Visual hallucination experienced by someone with a head injury
B)Phantom sensations in the limbs of a person with a spinal cord injury
C)Warning sensation experienced by someone shortly before a seizure
D)Feelings of pain or tingling experienced by someone with a degenerative nerve disorder

Question 14

What is the most likely cause for the increase in Type 2 diabetes in children?

A)An increase in children living in poverty
B)An increase in the availability of fast food
C)An increase in the number of obese children
D)A decrease in the number families with medical insurance

Question 15

Which of the following statements about orthopedic impairments is true?

A)They are usually acquired.
B)They involve the skeletal system.
C)They involve the digestive system.
D)They include disorders of metabolism.

Question 16

Which of the following accounts for more hospitalizations than any other childhood disease and is the leading cause of school absenteeism?

A)Asthma
B)Cancer
C)Epilepsy
D)HIV and AIDS

Question 17

Which licensed health professional is involved in the development and maintenance of the motor skills, movement, and posture of students with physical disabilities?

A)Occupational therapist
B)Personal trainer
C)Physical education instructor
D)Physical therapist

Question 18

Why must children with cystic fibrosis undergo physiotherapy?

A)To strengthen their lungs
B)To aid in the digestion of food
C)To improve metabolism
D)To dislodge mucus and drain loosened secretions

Question 19

Which subtype of ADHD are students diagnosed with the most?

A)ADHD combined type
B)ADHD early onset type
C)ADHD primarily inattentive type
D)ADHD primarily hyperactive impulsive type

Question 20

All of the following are disability categories that students with ADHD may be served under except _____.

A)autism
B)emotional disabilities
C)learning disabilities
D)other health impairments

Question 21

Lorenzo is a third grader who needs braces to walk. His aide, Mrs. Clary, notices a red spot on the back of his left leg and adjusts the brace to relieve pressure. How will she know if her adjustment was successful and she does not need to contact the school nurse?

A)The red spot should fade within 20 minutes.
B)The red spot should feel cool when touched.
C)She should ask Lorenzo if his leg feels better.
D)She should observe Lorenzo to see if he is limping.

Question 22

What were the findings of Irving Independent School District v. Tatro (1984)and Cedar Rapids Community School District V. Garret F. (1999)? In both cases, what were the implications for schools?

Question 23

Which of the following statements about health care skills and students with physical disabilities is correct?

A)Most students are too lazy to manage their own health care needs.
B)Most students will not be able to manage their own health care needs.
C)Students gain confidence and skills by managing their own health care needs.
D)Teaching students to manage their own health care needs is a quick and simple process.

Question 24

Explain the pros and cons of drug therapy for treatment of ADHD.

Question 25

Which of the following would not be included as assistive technology for students with physical or other health impairments under IDEA?

A)grabbers
B)a wheelchair
C)a cochlear implant
D)a flexible drinking straw

Question 26

Research on self-monitoring and students with ADHD indicates that _____.

A)students with ADHD are rarely honest about their behavior
B)students with ADHD are too distracted to monitor their own behavior
C)students with ADHD should be taught to monitor their off-task and disruptive behaviors
D)students with ADHD should be taught to monitor performance of health and social tasks

Question 27

All of the following are environmental accommodations except _____.

A)changing the way that a task is done
B)changing what content is taught
C)changing the way that instruction is delivered
D)providing increased access to a task or activity

Question 28

Roslynn is a student who uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. Other students in her kindergarten class are hesitant to interact with her. The teacher feels that it is because they have never seen a wheelchair. What can she do to help the children become more comfortable?

A)Insist that one or two students play with Roslynn
B)Ask Roslynn to do a show and tell about her wheelchair
C)Allow students to take turns sitting in and operating the wheelchair
D)Make sure that Roslynn spends as little time as possible in her wheelchair

Question 29

Which of the following is not included in the parallel curriculum for students with physical disabilities?

A)self-advocacy
B)social skills training
C)increasing independence
D)use of assistive technology

Question 30

Children with ADHD who do not qualify for special education services under IDEA may be served under _____.

A)the Americans with Disabilities Act
B)the No Child Left Behind Act
C)the Mental Health and Hygiene Act
D)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Question 31

All of the following are genetic disorders associated with ADHD except _____.

A)fragile X syndrome
B)Cleft Palate syndrome
C)Turner syndrome
D)Williams syndrome

Question 32

According to the American Psychiatric Association, the onset of symptoms of ADHD should occur _____.

A)by the age of 12
B)during the prenatal period
C)after the age of 16
D)at birth