Deck 50: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct?

A) It can only occur prior to birth.
B) Premature infants and low-birth-weight infants almost always have cerebral palsy.
C) Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome are at risk.
D) It can occur in adulthood from stroke,heart attack,and accidents.

Answer 1

Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome are at risk.

Question 2

The most common inherited form of intellectual disabilities is:

A) Autism
B) Fragile X syndrome
C) Hydrocephalus
D) Spina bifida

Answer 2

Fragile X syndrome

Question 3

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

A) Children with intellectual disabilities should play only with children who have similar disabilities.
B) Responsible adults should make decisions for them.
C) Marriage is discouraged.
D) Adults with intellectual disabilities should do meaningful work and enjoy adult activities.

Answer 3

Adults with intellectual disabilities should do meaningful work and enjoy adult activities.

Question 4

Causes of developmental disabilities occur:

A) Before,during,or after birth
B) During adolescence
C) During early and middle adulthood
D) During late adulthood

Question 5

An intellectual and developmental disability is:

A) A disability that occurs before 18 years of age
B) A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C) The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D) The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups

Question 6

Persons who are developmentally disabled need:

A) Hospital services
B) Long-term care
C) Life-long help,support,and special services
D) Residential care

Question 7

Intellectual disabilities (mental retardation)involve which of the following?

A) An IQ score of about 90 or below
B) The condition being present before 50 years of age
C) Nerve damage
D) Significant limitation in at least one adaptive behavior

Question 8

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

A) Their ability to learn is normal.
B) They have difficulty with activities of daily living.
C) Their ability to respond in socially appropriate ways is impossible.
D) They need constant support.

Question 9

A person has spastic cerebral palsy.Which is correct?

A) The person has slow weaving or writhing motions.
B) Muscles are relaxed and weak.
C) One or both sides of the body may be involved.
D) Posture,balance,and movement are not usually affected.

Question 10

Persons with Down syndrome usually need which of the following?

A) Wheelchairs and braces
B) Surgical correction
C) Cancer prevention strategies
D) Speech,language,physical,and occupational therapies

Question 11

Which statement about developmental disabilities is correct?

A) The impairment can be physical or mental or both.
B) The disability is typically mild and temporary.
C) Function is limited to one or more life skills.
D) The disability improves during adulthood.

Question 12

Down syndrome is caused by:

A) An extra chromosome
B) Lack of oxygen to the brain
C) Faulty development during the first month of pregnancy
D) Unknown factors

Question 13

Intellectual disabilities involve:

A) An extra chromosome and heart defects
B) Muscle weakness and poor muscle control
C) Low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behavior
D) Impaired social skills and confusion

Question 14

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

A) Their reproductive organs do not develop.
B) They cannot control their sexual urges.
C) They have the right to protection from sexual abuse.
D) Sex and sexual issues are of limited concern.

Question 15

Children with Down syndrome often have:

A) Heart defects
B) Spina bifida
C) Cerebral palsy
D) Paralysis

Question 16

Which is a cause of cerebral palsy?

A) An extra chromosome
B) Brain damage
C) Excess oxygen provided to the brain
D) Incomplete brain development

Question 17

Children with Down syndrome often have which of the following?

A) Eyes that slant upward
B) Long,wide hands with stubby fingers
C) Large head and flat face
D) Small tongue and large ears

Question 18

The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is:

A) To live independently
B) Independence to the extent possible
C) Financial independence
D) Education and job training

Question 19

Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in:

A) The spinal cord
B) The motor region of the brain
C) The sensory region of the brain
D) The brain's electrical function

Question 20

Spastic means :

A) A disability that occurs before 22 years of age
B) A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C) The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D) The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups

Question 21

Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the:

A) Brain
B) Spinal column
C) Nerves
D) Meninges

Question 22

Which is a common site for spinal bifida?

A) Upper back
B) Mid back
C) Lower back
D) Scalp

Question 23

Children with autism have which of the following?

A) Problems with swallowing
B) Problems with motor skills
C) Repetitive behaviors and routines
D) Impaired respiratory and cardiac function

Question 24

Autism usually begins:

A) At birth
B) In early childhood
C) After 3 years of age
D) Between 3 and 6 years of age

Question 25

Which are common with spina bifida?

A) Bowel and bladder problems
B) Breathing problems
C) Seizures
D) Behavior problems

Question 26

An enlarged head is seen with:

A) Spina bifida occulta
B) Meningocele
C) Myelomeningocele
D) Hydrocephalus

Question 27

Children with autism usually:

A) Spend time alone
B) Like changes in routine
C) React to pain with loud screaming
D) Like to be cuddled

Question 28

A child has hydrocephalus.Which are likely to occur without treatment?

A) Intellectual disabilities and neurological damage
B) Spina bifida and epilepsy
C) Heart disease and paralysis
D) Autism and Down syndrome

Question 29

A resident has cerebral palsy.The person's care depends on:

A) The person's financial abilities
B) The person's gender
C) The degree of brain damage
D) Center policy and procedures

Question 30

Myelomeningocele is usually corrected with:

A) Drugs
B) Surgery
C) Physical therapy
D) A shunt

Question 31

Which statement about autism is correct?

A) It can be cured with early diagnosis.
B) With therapy,the person can learn to change or control behaviors.
C) Intellectual disabilities and seizures are uncommon.
D) The person is unable to develop social and work skills.

Question 32

Children with autism usually:

A) Have tantrums for no apparent reason
B) Respond to their names
C) Respond to touch and cuddling
D) Talk earlier than other children

Question 33

Mobility problems are most likely to occur with:

A) Spina bifida occulta
B) Meningocele
C) Myelomeningocele
D) Hydrocephalus

Question 34

Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct?

A) Affected persons can have many other impairments.
B) It is cured with drugs and surgery.
C) Affected persons can develop Down syndrome.
D) Boys are affected more than girls are.

Question 35

Spina bifida develops:

A) During the first month of pregnancy
B) Before,during,or after birth
C) Because of an extra chromosome
D) Before 22 years of age

Question 36

Nerve damage occurs with:

A) Spina bifida occulta
B) Meningocele
C) Myelomeningocele
D) Hydrocephalus

Question 37

A disability affects the child and family throughout life.

Question 38

Hydrocephalus is usually treated with:

A) Drugs
B) Behavior therapy
C) Physical therapy
D) A shunt

Question 39

A child has spina bifida.The child is at risk for:

A) Infection
B) Aspiration
C) Autism
D) Epilepsy

Question 40

Persons with developmental disabilities do not have the same rights as every other U.S.citizen because they do not understand these rights.

Question 41

Autism is more common in girls than in boys.