Question 1

Arden has had a head injury that has set the stage for serious infections of the central nervous system. It is likely that Arden has a

Accepted Answer

A)  concussion. 
B)  contusion. 
C)  skull fracture. 
D)  epidural hemorrhage. 
A)  concussion. 
B)  contusion. 
C)  skull fracture. 
D)  epidural hemorrhage. C

Question 2

Explain why cerebral palsy cannot be characterized by a set of homogeneous symptoms. How does this affect intervention planning for an individual with cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Cerebral palsy is characterized by a set of heterogeneous symptoms. Children with this condition may have severe motor problems, hearing and speech impairments, vision problems, and restricted intellectual ability. With these factors in mind, an array of professionals in concert with the parents should be involved in designing and implementing a program for these children and youth. Also, the composition of the professionals may change over time as the child matures.

Question 3

Generally, individuals with TBI will need services and supports in the following area(s):

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A)  cognition. 
B)  speech and language. 
C)  social and behavioral skills. 
D)  cognition, speech and language, and social and behavioral skills. 
A)  cognition. 
B)  speech and language. 
C)  social and behavioral skills. 
D)  cognition, speech and language, and social and behavioral skills. D

Question 4

What is spina bifida myelomeningocele?

Accepted Answer

A defect in the spinal column. The myelo

Question 5

A chronic disorder that is a function of abnormal hemoglobin molecules in the red blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle cell anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  juvenile diabetes. 
D)  cystic fibrosis. 
A)  sickle cell anemia. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  juvenile diabetes. 
D)  cystic fibrosis.

Question 6

Identify and discuss the major stages of medical treatment for children and youth with TBI.

Accepted Answer

Medical treatment occurs in overlapping

Question 7

Susan has been observed to have an inability to express her own thoughts and desires. It is possible that Susan has

Accepted Answer

A)  processing disorder. 
B)  echolalia. 
C)  expressive aphasia. 
D)  receptive aphasia. 
A)  processing disorder. 
B)  echolalia. 
C)  expressive aphasia. 
D)  receptive aphasia.

Question 8

A medical innovation that provides medical professionals with essential normative information about the extent of the TBI as compared to uninjured brains is

Accepted Answer

A)  computerized tomography (CT) scans. 
B)  ultrasound. 
C)  X-ray. 
D)  barium imaging. 
A)  computerized tomography (CT) scans. 
B)  ultrasound. 
C)  X-ray. 
D)  barium imaging.

Question 9

ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not have a significant presence beyond early years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of juvenile diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many children outgrow diabetes by their young adult years. 
B)  Exercise should be avoided, as it exacerbates the condition. 
C)  With proper medical treatment, diabetics can eat foods previously prohibited. 
D)  Compared to adult diabetes, it is more severe and progresses more quickly. 
A)  Many children outgrow diabetes by their young adult years. 
B)  Exercise should be avoided, as it exacerbates the condition. 
C)  With proper medical treatment, diabetics can eat foods previously prohibited. 
D)  Compared to adult diabetes, it is more severe and progresses more quickly.

Question 11

A brain disorder when the normal pattern of neuron activity is disturbed is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic fibrosis. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  sickle-cell disease. 
D)  epilepsy. 
A)  cystic fibrosis. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  sickle-cell disease. 
D)  epilepsy.

Question 12

The single most preventative risk factor of TBI is

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A)  falls from a short distance. 
B)  firearms. 
C)  alcohol usage. 
D)  physical abuse. 
A)  falls from a short distance. 
B)  firearms. 
C)  alcohol usage. 
D)  physical abuse.

Question 13

Individuals with CP are likely to have only mild or moderate problems in areas of functioning, perception, or cognition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Educational interventions are directed at

Accepted Answer

A)  improving students' general problem solving and planning behaviors. 
B)  developing social behaviors and improving initiative taking. 
C)  restoring or learning expressive and receptive language skills. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  improving students' general problem solving and planning behaviors. 
B)  developing social behaviors and improving initiative taking. 
C)  restoring or learning expressive and receptive language skills. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

The prognosis for individuals with cystic fibrosis depends upon

Accepted Answer

A)  early diagnosis. 
B)  quality of care after diagnosis. 
C)  comprehensive treatment. 
D)  early diagnosis, quality of care after diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment. 
A)  early diagnosis. 
B)  quality of care after diagnosis. 
C)  comprehensive treatment. 
D)  early diagnosis, quality of care after diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment.

Question 16

Diabetes is a condition in which there is an

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate secretion of insulin. 
B)  excess of insulin. 
C)  abnormal decrease of glucose in the blood. 
D)  excess of glucose in liver and muscles. 
A)  inadequate secretion of insulin. 
B)  excess of insulin. 
C)  abnormal decrease of glucose in the blood. 
D)  excess of glucose in liver and muscles.

Question 17

The term refers to a group of genetic diseases marked by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal, or voluntary, muscles, which control movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral palsy 
B)  epilepsy 
C)  spina bifida 
D)  muscular dystrophy 
A)  cerebral palsy 
B)  epilepsy 
C)  spina bifida 
D)  muscular dystrophy

Question 18

Discuss why some researchers advise caution in the use of medication for children who have ADHD.

Accepted Answer

Medical intervention shows little or lim

Question 19

Cerebral palsy is

Accepted Answer

A)  a neuromuscular disorder resulting from damage to the brain. 
B)  a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity. 
C)  the failure of certain bones of the spinal column to fuse. 
D)  a disorder that is characterized by progressive weakening of the voluntary skeletal muscles. 
A)  a neuromuscular disorder resulting from damage to the brain. 
B)  a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity. 
C)  the failure of certain bones of the spinal column to fuse. 
D)  a disorder that is characterized by progressive weakening of the voluntary skeletal muscles.

Question 20

The trauma caused by the rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  the tearing of important nerve fibers in the brain. 
B)  the bruising of the brain. 
C)  brain stem injuries. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  the tearing of important nerve fibers in the brain. 
B)  the bruising of the brain. 
C)  brain stem injuries. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Arden has had a head injury that has set the stage for serious infections of the central nervous system. It is likely that Arden has a

Explain why cerebral palsy cannot be characterized by a set of homogeneous symptoms. How does this affect intervention planning for an individual with cerebral palsy?

Generally, individuals with TBI will need services and supports in the following area(s):

What is spina bifida myelomeningocele?

A chronic disorder that is a function of abnormal hemoglobin molecules in the red blood cells is

Identify and discuss the major stages of medical treatment for children and youth with TBI.

Susan has been observed to have an inability to express her own thoughts and desires. It is possible that Susan has

A medical innovation that provides medical professionals with essential normative information about the extent of the TBI as compared to uninjured brains is

ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not have a significant presence beyond early years.

Which of the following is true of juvenile diabetes?

A brain disorder when the normal pattern of neuron activity is disturbed is known as

The single most preventative risk factor of TBI is

Individuals with CP are likely to have only mild or moderate problems in areas of functioning, perception, or cognition.

Educational interventions are directed at

The prognosis for individuals with cystic fibrosis depends upon

Diabetes is a condition in which there is an

The term refers to a group of genetic diseases marked by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal, or voluntary, muscles, which control movement.

Discuss why some researchers advise caution in the use of medication for children who have ADHD.

Cerebral palsy is

The trauma caused by the rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain may cause

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Arden has had a head injury that has set the stage for serious infections of the central nervous system. It is likely that Arden has a

Explain why cerebral palsy cannot be characterized by a set of homogeneous symptoms. How does this affect intervention planning for an individual with cerebral palsy?

Generally, individuals with TBI will need services and supports in the following area(s):

What is spina bifida myelomeningocele?

A chronic disorder that is a function of abnormal hemoglobin molecules in the red blood cells is

Identify and discuss the major stages of medical treatment for children and youth with TBI.

Susan has been observed to have an inability to express her own thoughts and desires. It is possible that Susan has

A medical innovation that provides medical professionals with essential normative information about the extent of the TBI as compared to uninjured brains is

ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not have a significant presence beyond early years.

Which of the following is true of juvenile diabetes?

A brain disorder when the normal pattern of neuron activity is disturbed is known as

The single most preventative risk factor of TBI is

Individuals with CP are likely to have only mild or moderate problems in areas of functioning, perception, or cognition.

Educational interventions are directed at

The prognosis for individuals with cystic fibrosis depends upon

Diabetes is a condition in which there is an

The term refers to a group of genetic diseases marked by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal, or voluntary, muscles, which control movement.

Discuss why some researchers advise caution in the use of medication for children who have ADHD.

Cerebral palsy is

The trauma caused by the rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain may cause

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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