Deck 11: Physical Disabilties,health Impairments,and Adhd

Question 1

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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 central nervous system.
D)They affect the ability to use,control or feel certain parts of the body.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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 3

A

Question 4

Why must children with cystic fibrosis undergo physiotherapy?

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

Question 5

Which best describes an aura?

A)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)a warning sensation experienced by someone shortly before a seizure
D)feelings of pain or tingling experienced by someone with a degenerative nerve disorder

Question 6

What percentage of children received special education services for other health impairments during the 2009-2010 school year?

A)1.8%
B)7%
C)11.6%
D)20%

Question 7

Which clause appears in the IDEA definition of orthopedic impairments and other health impairments?

A)chronic condition
B)adversely affects educational performance
C)deficits in communication and social functioning
D)cannot be attributed to other disabling conditions

Question 8

Which of the following statements about HIV and AIDS is true?

A)People who contract HIV will eventually develop AIDS.
B)Parents must inform school officials that their child has HIV.
C)Students with HIV and AIDS can legally be excluded from school.
D)Students receiving special education services may be more likely to contract HIV.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Which of the following conditions account for the most hospitalizations among children?

A)asthma
B)cancer
C)epilepsy
D)HIV and AIDS

Question 12

The most prevalent physical disability in school aged children is

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements about muscular dystrophy is true?

A)Symptoms are evident in infancy.
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 14

Which of the following would have the greatest amount of paralysis?

A)Alex,who has an injury that cuts through the cord at C4
B)Blake,who has an injury C6
C)Carla,who has an injury that partially cuts the cord at L3
D)Donald,who has an injury that damages the cord at Tl1

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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

Question 18

What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?

A)ataxia
B)athetosis
C)spastic
D)tremor

Question 19

Which of the following has not been associated with seizures in otherwise healthy people?

A)high fevers
B)excessive exercise
C)excessive alcohol consumption
D)blows to the head

Question 20

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 dislocated

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

Which of the following is an example of ADHD and comorbidity?

A)Andy and his twin brother have ADHD.
B)Brett has ADHD and his father had it as a child.
C)Candy has ADHD and an emotional disability.
D)Diana does not speak English and she has ADHD.

Question 23

All of the following are behavioral interventions for students with ADHD except

A)teaching self-control
B)modifying assignments
C)eating foods low in sugar
D)providing positive reinforcement for on-task behavior

Question 24

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 academic and social tasks

Question 25

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 26

The way that students with physical disabilities think about themselves and the degree of acceptance by others depends primarily on the

A)cause of the disability
B)visibility of the disability
C)age of onset of the disability
D)treatment protocol required

Question 27

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 28

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 29

Which of the following would not be included as assistive technology under IDEA?

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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

A)by the age of 12
B)before the age of 5
C)before the age of 7
D)before the age of 9

Question 33

All of the following are genetic disorders associated with ADHD except

A)fragile X syndrome
B)fetal alcohol syndrome
C)Turner syndrome
D)Williams syndrome

Question 34

Amelia is eight years old.She has a very

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

Question 35

A bright line test is used to determine

A)if a medically fragile student can be placed in a general education class
B)if a student with physical disabilities can benefit from assistive technology
C)if a student with a health impairment such as AIDS can attend public school
D)if the school district must pay for related services needed by students who are medically fragile

Question 36

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 37

Which of the following statements about ADHD and stimulant medication is accurate?

A)Medication results in improved achievement.
B)Most parents have negative attitudes about medication.
C)Most children show a short term positive response to it.
D)Most students show a short term negative response to it.

Question 38

All of the following are environmental accommodations except

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

Question 39

Which statement about the causes of ADHD is inaccurate?

A)The causes of ADHD are not well understood.
B)Biochemical differences may play a causal role in ADHD.
C)There is a clear and causal link between brain damage and ADHD.
D)ADHD is associated with environmental toxins such as lead poisoning.

Question 40

What is the role of an orthotist on a multidisciplinary team for a student with a physical disability?

A)to design and fit braces
B)to make and fit artificial limbs
C)to teach students to navigate the environment effectively
D)to develop or adapt technology to meet specialized needs

Question 41

List five tasks that service animals can perform for disabled owners.

Question 42

Children with asthma cannot participate in sports.

Question 43

What is the only legal reason a child with HIV/AIDS can be excluded from attending public school?

Question 44

Name three things you should not do if one of your students has a seizure.

Question 45

What are the two most common treatments for ADHD?

Question 46

The eyes and the liver are most likely to be affected from untreated diabetes.

Question 47

What is the leading cause of absenteeism in the schools? How is this condition defined?

Question 48

Most physical disabilities and health impairments that require special education are acute conditions.

Question 49

The most common form of spina bifida,myelomeningocele,affects more girls than boys.

Question 50

One of your students,known to be a diabetic,demonstrates fatigue,excessive urination,and dry,hot skin.What is the problem,and what do you do?

Question 51

Educational,therapeutic and recreational activities that are suitable for students with neurological impairments are not suitable for students with orthopedic impairments.

Question 52

One or two children in a typical classroom will show symptoms of ADHD.

Question 53

What is the basic criterion for ADHD diagnosis?

Question 54

On-task behavior usually results in an increase in productivity.

Question 55

Improvements in delivery practices and neonatal care have greatly reduced the incidence of cerebral palsy.

Question 56

What should a teacher do if a student experiences an absence seizure?

Question 57

Define universal precautions and give two examples.

Question 58

Define assistive technology.

Question 59

Most victims of traumatic spinal cord injuries are between the ages of 16 and 30.

Question 60

Between 5% and 15% of children with cerebral palsy also have a hearing loss.

Question 61

Technology can generally be pulled off the shelf to assist students with physical disabilities.