Deck 12: Children With Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Multiple Disabilities

Question 1

New _________________ has created advances in mobility, communication and independent functioning for individuals with physical disabilities.

A)laws
B)technologies
C)curriculum
D)schedules

Answer 1

B

Question 2

An assessment procedure that can be effective in evaluating the progress of students with severe disabilities is

A)portfolio assessment.
B)norm-referenced assessment.
C)standardized achievement testing.
D)individual intelligence testing.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a functional skill?

A)Folding clothes
B)Folding a sheet of paper
C)Sitting at a desk
D)Smiling at a friend

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is not classified as a health impairment?

A)Asthma
B)Epilepsy
C)Diabetes
D)Cerebral palsy

Question 5

When cerebral palsy affects just one side of the body, the paralysis is called

A)diplegia.
B)hemiplegia.
C)quadriplegia.
D)paraplegia.

Question 6

An expanded core curriculum for students with physical disabilities

A)includes functional and life skills.
B)can only be provided by a physical therapist.
C)can only be provided in a self-contained special education classroom.
D)can only be provided in RTI Tier I.

Question 7

Jimmy recently had a traumatic brain injury that left him as a paraplegic.Jimmy has healed as much physically as he will, but he is throwing temper tantrums and showing increasingly aggressive behavior.Jimmy's teacher should

A)understand that Jimmy will never be the same and should tolerate whatever behavior he exhibits without trying to change it.
B)remember that Jimmy may be experiencing a grief reaction from loss of control over major elements of his life and try to help him understand alternative methods of regaining that control.
C)recognize that Jimmy's behavior may be the beginning of a serious emotional disturbance and place him in a special classroom.
D)use a strict behavior modification program involving punishment for the aggressive behavior and the temper tantrums.

Question 8

An inherited, progressive disorder of the muscles that affect movement and function is called

A)cerebral palsy.
B)muscular dystrophy.
C)spina bifida.
D)TBI.

Question 9

Instruction for students who are both deaf and blind is channeled primarily through

A)auditory feedback.
B)tactile feedback.
C)motion feedback.
D)visual feedback.

Question 10

The most common type of neural tube defect is

A)cerebral palsy.
B)muscular dystrophy.
C)spina bifida.
D)Duchenne's dystrophy.

Question 11

Researchers believe that 50-75% of NTD can be prevented if women take _______________ prior to and early on in their pregnancies.

A)vitamin C
B)vitamin D
C)folic acid
D)calcium

Question 12

The most common condition involving impairments in vision and hearing that worsens over time is

A)Usher syndrome.
B)cerebral palsy.
C)Prader-Willi syndrome.
D)fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 13

The identification of children with physical disabilities and health impairments is primarily the responsibility of

A)educational diagnosticians.
B)parents.
C)physicians.
D)teachers.

Question 14

The text groups children with physical disabilities into which of the following categories?

A)Physical disabilities and health impairments
B)Physical disabilities and orthopedic impairments
C)Cystic fibrosis and health impairments
D)Medical impairments and orthopedic impairments

Question 15

Why is it difficult to develop a succinct definition of multiple and severe disabilities?

A)Because of the varied and diverse combination of characteristics possessed by these children
B)Because of the difficulties of recognizing multiple disabilities
C)Because the medical profession has refused to recognize multiple disabilities
D)Because only individuals who have had the cause of their disabilities diagnosed can be included in the definition

Question 16

If a skill is to be functional, it should be

A)vocationally oriented.
B)academically oriented.
C)based on strategy use.
D)age appropriate.

Question 17

Age-appropriate skills are based on the child's

A)mental age.
B)developmental stage.
C)social and cognitive ability levels.
D)chronological age.

Question 18

Muscle tone that is abnormally high and that increases during activity is characteristic of

A)extrapyramidal cerebral palsy.
B)choreoathetoid cerebral palsy.
C)spastic cerebral palsy.
D)mixed type cerebral palsy.

Question 19

The goal of COACH (Choosing Options and Accommodations for Children) is to

A)develop throughout elementary, middle school, and high school individualized programs that lead to a successful transition to adult life.
B)provide training and assistance for teachers of children with severe disabilities.
C)develop individualized programs for preschool children and their families.
D)provide families with employment options for their child.

Question 20

Movements that are uncoordinated, uncontrolled, and jerky are characteristic of

A)extrapyramidal cerebral palsy.
B)ataxia cerebral palsy.
C)spastic cerebral palsy.
D)mixed type cerebral palsy.

Question 21

A condition that can affect any part of the intestine is

A)hemophilia.
B)nephritis.
C)ulcerative colitis.
D)Crohn's Disease.

Question 22

___________________ begins before the age of 16 and causes swelling, stiffness, effusion, pain and tenderness in the joints.

A)Spina bifida
B)Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
C)Duchenne's
D)Cerebral palsy

Question 23

Hypertonia

A)occurs in spastic cerebral palsy.
B)is abnormally low muscle tone.
C)decreases during activity.
D)occurs mainly during sleep.

Question 24

According to the Department of Education (2009), approximately what percentage of the students who receive special education services in this country have been identified as having multiple disabilities?

A)0.07 percent
B)1.6 percent
C)2.2 percent
D)5 percent

Question 25

______________ tests help to assess the child's mastery os specific curriculum or content.

A)Norm-referenced
B)Universal designed
C)Criterion-referenced
D)Progress evaluative

Question 26

Which of these is not very useful in assessing the needs of students with multiple and severe disabilities?

A)Norm-referenced tests
B)IQ scores
C)Developmental-age quotients
D)All of these.

Question 27

Skills that promote autonomous behavior, independence in making choices about leisure activities, and safety skills are called

A)compensatory skills.
B)developmental skills.
C)self-determination skills.
D)preventive skills.

Question 28

A form of cerebral palsy that affect the abnormal voluntary movement involving balance

A)ataxic.
B)mixed.
C)dyskinetic.
D)myclonic.

Question 29

A Dynavox is an example of

A)a type of medication for seizure disorders.
B)an augmented and alternative communication device.
C)an adaptive positioning device.
D)an auditory integration systems.

Question 30

Most students with physical disabilities are now being educated in

A)private schools.
B)public schools.
C)schools for crippled children.
D)schools for the physically disabled.

Question 31

Four areas where assessment accommodations can be made for students with severe disabilities are

A)presentation, response, scoring, and extended time.
B)language, cultural, disability and family needs.
C)presentation, response, setting, timing/schedule.
D)language, cultural, presentation and response.

Question 32

Which of the following is true concerning epilepsy?

A)It is very difficult to diagnose.
B)Most people with epilepsy have below-normal intelligence.
C)Medication usually prevents adequate performance in school.
D)It can usually be controlled by medication.

Question 33

A major problem in skill instruction for students with multiple and severe disabilities is skill

A)accuracy.
B)maintenance.
C)generalization.
D)application.

Question 34

Ken sustained an injury to his spinal cord that resulted in paralysis in both legs.Ken's condition is referred to as

A)diplegia.
B)hemiplegia.
C)paraplegia.
D)quadriplegia.

Question 35

A blank expression, lack of awareness of surroundings, and an inability to be awakened are characteristic of

A)a myclonic seizure.
B)an absence seizure.
C)a tonic-clonic seizure.
D)a mixed seizure.

Question 36

The main objective of the primary and secondary curricula for students with severe disabilities is

A)earning a high school diploma.
B)attending a vocational or technical school.
C)developing functional skills.
D)securing full-time employment.

Question 37

Transition programs from school to adult life aim for lifestyles for people with multiple and severe disabilities that

A)develop their participation in the world of work.
B)prescribe their relationships with others.
C)avoid the need for extensive use of public transportation.
D)include complex tasks and supervising others.

Question 38

Special learning aids are sometimes needed by students who are physically disabled.Which of the following professionals is primarily responsible for determining the specific aids the child needs?

A)The occupational therapist
B)The regular classroom teacher
C)The special education teacher
D)The teacher aide

Question 39

Carla has curvature of the spine, which is a condition known as

A)astigmatism.
B)roseola.
C)scoliosis.
D)sciatica.

Question 40

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects a child's

A)breathing alone.
B)respiration and digestion.
C)intelligence and motor ability.
D)neurological development.

Question 41

Which of the following illustrates the role of a related services professional?

A)An occupational therapist teaches a student to manage her clothes more effectively.
B)A special education teacher provides one-on-one assistance to a student with cerebral palsy.
C)A doctor prescribes pain medication for a child with muscular dystrophy.
D)A physical therapist gives therapy to a child recovering from a broken leg.

Question 42

One of the major research findings about including persons with multiple and severe disabilities in general education classrooms is that the participation increases their

A)self-management and time management skills.
B)cognitive and communication skills.
C)social and interpersonal skills.
D)recreational and leisure skills.

Question 43

Why is it difficult to develop a succinct definition of multiple disabilities?

A)Because of the varied and diverse combination of characteristics possessed by these children.
B)Because of the difficulties of recognizing multiple disabilities.
C)Because the medical profession has refused to recognize multiple disabilities.
D)Because only individuals who have had the cause of their disabilities diagnosed can be included in the definition.

Question 44

Teachers can facilitate the social and emotional adjustment of their students with physical disabilities by

A)increasing the understanding of the disability.
B)deemphasizing the quality of life.
C)providing work that is easy for them.
D)decreasing the feelings of self-control.

Question 45

A person who plans for and assists an individual with disabilities in the transition from high school to a community setting is called a

A)rehabilitation counselor.
B)parent.
C)transition coordinator.
D)job coach.

Question 46

Family members of children with severe disabilities can benefit from

A)counseling.
B)economic assistance.
C)qualified respite care for their child.
D)all of the above.

Question 47

Orthopedic impairments include

A)traumatic brain injury.
B)Tourette syndrome.
C)cerebral palsy.
D)sickle cell anemia.

Question 48

An example of a Tier III support for a student with physical disabilities is

A)general classroom instructional support.
B)an IEP to ensure instructional modifications and transitions needs.
C)an in-class tutor.
D)teacher collaboration.

Question 49

Hemiplegia affects

A)both legs.
B)all four limbs.
C)just one side of the body.
D)just the arms.

Question 50

A teacher tracks a child's performance and plans specific instruction based on the needs of the child using

A)norm-referenced tests.
B)criterion-referenced tests and progress monitoring.
C)IQ tests.
D)standardized achievement tests.

Question 51

Elizabeth, a 15-year-old with severe disabilities, has learned to make a bed at school in the bed-making program.She is unable to make her bed at home, however, most likely because

A)her bed at home is too dissimilar to the bed at school.
B)she cannot generalize the skill from one environment to another.
C)her bed at home is more difficult to make than the bed at school.
D)her teacher is not there to help her.

Question 52

Persons with Usher Syndrome have

A)progressive sensorimotor deafness.
B)retinitis pigmentosa.
C)central nervous system defects.
D)All of these.

Question 53

Adaptive positioning equipment is used to

A)help children perform functional skills.
B)promote good body alignment.
C)allow children with physical disabilities to participate in sports.
D)All of these.

Question 54

Kelly has cystic fibrosis.Her disease is one that affects many organs in the body, especially the

A)lungs.
B)kidneys.
C)liver.
D)brain.

Question 55

The area in which children with physical disabilities need the most help in a Tier III environment is with

A)reading and math.
B)motor skills and mobility.
C)social skills.
D)tutoring.

Question 56

The most common condition involving impairments in vision and hearing that worsens over time is

A)cerebral palsy.
B)Prader-Willi syndrome.
C)fetal alcohol syndrome.
D)Usher syndrome.

Question 57

Age-appropriate skills are based on the child's

A)mental age.
B)developmental stage.
C)chronological age.
D)social and cognitive ability levels.

Question 58

Two concepts that reflect the trend to have students with multiple disabilities to make decisions about their own lives are

A)normalization and actual participation.
B)self determination and self advocacy.
C)role valorization and authentic participation.
D)self application and self promotion.

Question 59

If you want to teach a skill to an individual with multiple disabilities, it is best to

A)use precision teaching.
B)teach the skill in the environment in which it will be used.
C)teach using direct instruction.
D)use applied behavioral analyses.

Question 60

Expanded core curriculum includes

A)mobility and orientation.
B)regular reading skills.
C)Tier I activities.
D)regular math skills.

Question 61

Polyphajea is a symptom of diabetes that causes a/an

A)increase in appetite.
B)increase in heart rate.
C)increase in thirst.
D)decrease in the need to urinate.

Question 62

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
Voluntary movement involving balance is abnormal.

Question 63

Alphasmart 2000 is an example of assistive technology for

A)reading.
B)notetaking.
C)mobility.
D)auditory memory.

Question 64

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
The most common neural tube defect.

Question 65

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
The most common multiple disability that involves both vision and hearing (also referred to as retinitis pigmentosa).

Question 66

A blank expression, lack of awareness of surroundings, and an inability to be awakened are characteristic of

A)a NTD.
B)a tonic-clonic seizure.
C)a myclonic seizure.
D)an absence seizure.

Question 67

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
A disorder where the individual's blood sugar is abnormally high.

Question 68

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
Alternative systems that are available for written communication.

Question 69

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
A test designed to measure a child's development in terms of absolute levels of mastery, as opposed to the child's status relative to other children.

Question 70

CP includes four major classifications: (a) ______________, (b) _________________, (c) ________________, and (d) _________________.

Question 71

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
Having auditory and visual impairments, the combination of which creates such severe communication and other developmental and learning needs that the child cannot be appropriately educated in special education programs solely for children and youth with hearing impairments, visual impairments, or severe disabilities.

Question 72

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
An inherited disease that affects a child's breathing and digestion.

Question 73

_________________ refers to a disorder of movement and posture caused by damage to the motor control centers of the brain.

Question 74

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
An injury to the motor system caused by damage to the central nervous system.

Question 75

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
Breakdown of the body's immune system, so that the body becomes more vulnerable to fatal infections.

Question 76

_________________ occurs when the neural tube (this surrounds the spine) does not close properly and the developing brain or spine is left exposed to the amniotic fluid.

Question 77

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
A malignant abnormal growth or tumor that is rare in children.

Question 78

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
A virus that breaks down the body's immune system.

Question 79

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
Curriculum includes functional and life skills as well as academic skills.

Question 80

MATCHING
Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Cerebral palsy
h.Diabetes
b.Criterion-referenced tests
i.Expanded core curriculum
c.Deafblindness
j.Usher syndrome
d.Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
k.Functional
e.Ataxic cerebral palsy
l.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
f.Cancer
m.Spina bifida
g.Cystic fibrosis
n.Writing aids and systems
Skills necessary in everyday settings and increase independence.