Question 1

A condition that recurs at successive times that do not necessarily become more severe over time is

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A)  progressive.
B)  episodic.
C)  chronic.
D)  acute.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Children's reactions to their own physical disabilities are largely

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A)  a reflection of how others respond to them.
B)  dependent on the nature and degree of their exceptionalities.
C)  dependent on whether they use a wheelchair for mobility.
D)  a reflection of how ell they achieve academically.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Acute illnesses are incurable,ongoing,conditions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Andre's legs are paralyzed,but he has full use of his arms.His condition is

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A)  diplegia.
B)  hemiplegia.
C)  paraplegia.
D)  quadriplegia.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with physical disabilities are medical conditions,health problems,and intellectual limitations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Interpretive Exercise
When Nel was born,her parents found out that part of her spinal column failed to close completely during fetal development.This condition resulted in partial paralysis of her legs and loss of bowel and bladder control.Today,Nel attends a local high school where she is a sophomore.She wears braces on her legs and is able to walk unassisted.
-What are the educational implications of Nel's exceptionality? That is,what adaptations or modifications will Nel likely require?

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Nell has spina bifida,neurological damag...

Question 7

The lives of individuals with physical disabilities have been improved by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  increasing visibility in the media.
B)  public education that serves all children.
C)  elimination of physical barriers.
D)  public attitudes of pity.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Explain what is meant by the statement: "Educating students with physical disabilities is not so much a matter of special instruction for children with exceptionalities as it is of educating the nondisabled population." Think about your own home,school,and community and provide three examples of limitations imposed on a person with a physical disability and how those limitations could be eliminated.

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People with physical disabilities solve ...

Question 9

What effect have advances in medicine had on the need for special education due to physical disabilities?

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A)  almost eliminated the need for special education for the majority of students with physical disabilities
B)  increased the need for special education for students with severe exceptionalities
C)  made it more difficult to identify students with physical disabilities
D)  the number of students needing services has been unaffected by medical advancesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Mark has muscular dystrophy.This condition involves

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A)  degeneration of muscular fiber.
B)  paralysis of the leg and arm muscles.
C)  lack of coordination and spasticity of muscles.
D)  progressive growth of tumors within muscular tissue.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In general,academic achievement of children with physical disabilities is below that of their peers who do not have exceptionalities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mr.Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness.He should

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A)  avoid discussing his personal feelings about death and dying.
B)  keep other students from airing their feelings during school hours.
C)  be direct and open in discussing death and dying with the class.
D)  avoid communicating directly with the child's parents unless a psychologist is present.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development.His condition is known as

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A)  cleft lip.
B)  spinal meningitis.
C)  spina bifida.
D)  cleft palate.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is likely to be the least concern of early intervention for children with physical disabilities?

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A)  improving access to school and public buildings
B)  preventing further exceptionalities from developing
C)  maximizing the outcome of therapy
D)  developing communication skillsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Children with AIDS are more likely to experience intellectual impairments than those without AIDS.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement is true?

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A)  The number of people with physical disabilities is declining and the availability of service programs is improving.
B)  The number of people with physical disabilities is growing along with the availability of service programs.
C)  The numbers of people with physical disabilities is growing but the availability of service programs is not.
D)  The number of people with physical disabilities is declining so the availability of service programs is decreasing.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Mr.Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness.He should

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A condition that recurs at successive times that do not necessarily become more severe over time is

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What effect have advances in medicine had on the need for special education due to physical disabilities?

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Andre's legs are paralyzed,but he has full use of his arms.His condition is

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Acute illnesses are incurable,ongoing,conditions.

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Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development.His condition is known as

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