Question 1

Myelomeningocele is usually corrected with:

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A)   Drugs
B)   Surgery
C)   Physical therapy
D)   A shuntE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The most common inherited form of intellectual disabilities is:

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A)   Autism
B)   Fragile X syndrome
C)   Hydrocephalus
D)   Spina bifidaE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

An intellectual and developmental disability is:

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A)   A disability that occurs before 18 years of age
B)   A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C)   The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D)   The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groupsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Children with autism have which of the following?

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A)   Problems with swallowing
B)   Problems with motor skills
C)   Repetitive behaviors and routines
D)   Impaired respiratory and cardiac functionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which is a cause of cerebral palsy?

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A)   An extra chromosome
B)   Brain damage
C)   Excess oxygen provided to the brain
D)   Incomplete brain developmentE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Children with Down syndrome often have:

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A)   Heart defects
B)   Spina bifida
C)   Cerebral palsy
D)   ParalysisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Spastic means :

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A)   A disability that occurs before 22 years of age
B)   A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C)   The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D)   The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groupsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in:

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A)   The spinal cord
B)   The motor region of the brain
C)   The sensory region of the brain
D)   The brain's electrical functionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct?

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A)   It can only occur prior to birth.
B)   Premature infants and low-birth-weight infants almost always have cerebral palsy.
C)   Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome are at risk.
D)   It can occur in adulthood from stroke,heart attack,and accidents.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Children with autism usually:

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A)   Spend time alone
B)   Like changes in routine
C)   React to pain with loud screaming
D)   Like to be cuddledE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is:

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A)   To live independently
B)   Independence to the extent possible
C)   Financial independence
D)   Education and job trainingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

A person has spastic cerebral palsy.Which is correct?

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A)   The person has slow weaving or writhing motions.
B)   Muscles are relaxed and weak.
C)   One or both sides of the body may be involved.
D)   Posture,balance,and movement are not usually affected.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A child has spina bifida.The child is at risk for:

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A)   Infection
B)   Aspiration
C)   Autism
D)   EpilepsyE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the:

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A)   Brain
B)   Spinal column
C)   Nerves
D)   MeningesE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Spina bifida develops:

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A)   During the first month of pregnancy
B)   Before,during,or after birth
C)   Because of an extra chromosome
D)   Before 22 years of ageE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Their reproductive organs do not develop.
B)   They cannot control their sexual urges.
C)   They have the right to protection from sexual abuse.
D)   Sex and sexual issues are of limited concern.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Down syndrome is caused by:

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A)   An extra chromosome
B)   Lack of oxygen to the brain
C)   Faulty development during the first month of pregnancy
D)   Unknown factorsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which statement about developmental disabilities is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The impairment can be physical or mental or both.
B)   The disability is typically mild and temporary.
C)   Function is limited to one or more life skills.
D)   The disability improves during adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Their ability to learn is normal.
B)   They have difficulty with activities of daily living.
C)   Their ability to respond in socially appropriate ways is impossible.
D)   They need constant support.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Autism is more common in girls than in boys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 50: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Myelomeningocele is usually corrected with:

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Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in:

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Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

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Which statement about developmental disabilities is correct?

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Spastic means :

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A child has spina bifida.The child is at risk for:

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Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?

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Autism is more common in girls than in boys.

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Which is a cause of cerebral palsy?

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Children with autism have which of the following?

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Children with Down syndrome often have:

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Children with autism usually:

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The most common inherited form of intellectual disabilities is:

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Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the:

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Spina bifida develops:

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A person has spastic cerebral palsy.Which is correct?

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An intellectual and developmental disability is:

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The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is:

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Down syndrome is caused by:

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