Question 1

Orthopedic impairments involve

Accepted Answer

A) the insufficient production of insulin. 
B) the absence of pigmentation in the skin. 
C) a rapid multiplication of cells. 
D) restricted movement or lack of control over movement.

Question 2

Dora is a 6-year-old girl.Which of the following motor skills is she expected to have?

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A) throwing a ball 25 feet 
B) finger printing using a pencil 
C) tying shoes and fastening clothes 
D) Judging and intercepting pathways of small balls thrown from a distance

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE about cancer in children?

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A) The incidence of cancer in children has reduced dramatically in recent years. 
B) When cancer strikes children,it behaves differently from the way it attacks adults. 
C) Children frequently have a less advanced stage of cancer when they are first diagnosed. 
D) Most cancers in children result from lifestyle factors.

Question 4

In a child with ataxia,a form of cerebral palsy,the muscles

Accepted Answer

A) often pull the limbs into contorted positions. 
B) are always limp. 
C) are rigid one moment and floppy the next moment. 
D) are inflexible.

Question 5

In which of the following cases is the evaluation of hearing by a specialist recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) Sam,a 6-year-old boy,frequently asks his teacher to repeat the same instructions. 
B) Tom,a 6-year-old boy,is impulsive and hyperactive. 
C) John,a 7-year-old boy,is diagnosed with aphasia. 
D) Juan,an 8-year-old boy,cannot perceive the depth of objects correctly.

Question 6

Josh is 11 years old and is participating in sports.He is MOST likely to suffer an injury to his

Accepted Answer

A) hip. 
B) spine. 
C) arm. 
D) chest.

Question 7

Which of the following increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in elementary-school-aged children?

Accepted Answer

A) low vision 
B) dyslexia 
C) ADHD 
D) hypertension

Question 8

According to research,which of the following is NOT linked to aerobic exercise in children?

Accepted Answer

A) improved attention 
B) improved memory 
C) improved creativity 
D) improved technological skills

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) It is more prevalent in girls than in boys. 
B) There is concern that it is being overdiagnosed in children. 
C) Increases in diagnoses may be linked to increased awareness of the disorder. 
D) Diagnoses are sometimes not made by trained professionals.

Question 10

The ________ should be (1)related to the child's learning capacity,(2)specially constructed to meet the child's individual needs and not merely a copy of what is offered to other children,and (3)designed to provide educational benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) least restrictive environment 
B) No Child Left Behind 
C) Public Law 94-142 
D) individualized education plan

Question 11

Which of the following children is suffering from cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

A) Sara,who asks the teacher to repeat the same instructions 
B) Vera,who relies on braille books for learning 
C) Jenny,who is affected by unclear speech,shaking,and a lack of muscular coordination 
D) Anne,who is affected by a rapid increase in the number of immature blood cells

Question 12

Visual impairment is a(n)________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) attention 
B) articulation 
C) olfactory 
D) sensory

Question 13

Dr.Jones,an expert pediatrician,is most likely to prescribe which of the following treatments to overweight children?

Accepted Answer

A) prolonged fasting 
B) encouragement to pursue more sedentary activities 
C) a combination of diet,exercise,and behavior modification 
D) encouragement to include foods rich in sugar in the daily diet

Question 14

Give three examples of typical motor skills possessed by a 6-year-old child.

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Question 15

Which sports injury in youth football has many people increasingly concerned?

Accepted Answer

A) broken arm 
B) concussion 
C) fractured leg 
D) broken jaw

Question 16

A 10-year-old child suffering from ADHD is likely to find which of the following tasks difficult?

Accepted Answer

A) skipping 
B) writing 
C) breathing regularly 
D) planning effectively

Question 17

Shelby consumes large amounts of soda and spends most of her free time on her computer.We can expect that Shelby will

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A) have issues with her weight. 
B) have an easy time making friends. 
C) have high self-esteem. 
D) be healthier than most of her peers.

Question 18

Children who are ________ blind cannot use their vision in learning and must use their hearing and touch to learn.

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A) night 
B) educationally 
C) stereo 
D) color

Question 19

A major aspect of the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA involved aligning it with the government's ________ legislation,which was designed to improve the educational achievement of all students,including those with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) education in the least restrictive environment 
B) No Child Left Behind (NCL
B)  
C) individualized education plan (IEP) 
D) Public Law 94-142

Question 20

What treatment is recommended by experts for children who are overweight?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 11: Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood