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Spina bifida is a generally caused by injuries to a child's brain.

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Cerebral palsy is usually a result of genetic factors.

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A condition that may be severe but resolves with treatment is referred to as


A) progressive.
B) episodic.
C) chronic.
D) acute.

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Discuss possible reasons for negative reactions to people with physical disabilities,negative feelings about themselves,and factors that may result in greater acceptance of people with physical disabilities.

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The prospects of early intervention with children exposed prenatally to drugs are very poor.

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Students with spina bifida may have particular problems with all of the following EXCEPT


A) intelligible speech.
B) spatial orientation.
C) sense of direction.
D) body image.

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Sociosexual education for students with physical disabilities includes instruction in all of the following EXCEPT


A) structure and functions of bodies.
B) suppression of sexual desire.
C) alternative modes of sexual gratification.
D) human relationships and responsibilities.

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Jim has an artificial leg.This is an example of a/an


A) orthosis.
B) prosthesis.
C) adaptive device.
D) assistive device.

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Which of the following statements about AIDS is true?


A) Aids is primarily spread through shared intravenous needles.
B) Children with AIDS seldom acquire neurological problems as a result of the condition.
C) Children in minority populations are at less of a risk for contracting HIV infections that cause AIDS.
D) With reasonable procedures,there is no serious chance for transmission of AIDS in the classroom.

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A situation in which a person with an exceptionality becomes a regular employee,performs a valued function in a regular work setting,and receives fair pay while receiving training,social skills instruction,and other services is


A) job coaching.
B) job shadowing.
C) supported employment.
D) partial employment.

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When there is an abnormal discharge of electrical energy in certain brain cells,the result is


A) diplegia.
B) choreathetoid movements.
C) spasticity.
D) seizures.

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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. -To learn how to walk,Nel worked with a professional who designed special exercises to increase her coordination and range of motion and movement.This type of professional is a/an


A) rehabilitation counsellor.
B) occupational therapist.
C) orthopedist.
D) physical therapist.

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Define "acquired immune deficiency syndrome",how it is usually transmitted and how this disease can impact on the learning of children.

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AIDS is a disease that is caused by the ...

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Most physical disabilities,even if severe,do NOT in themselves prevent sexual gratification.

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Arthritis is found only in adults,particularly those who are elderly.

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Discuss the relationship between medical advances and the prevalence of physical disabilities.

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Part of the increase in prevalence of ph...

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A condition that is incurable is


A) progressive.
B) episodic.
C) chronic.
D) acute.

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Each of the following statements about preventing physical disabilities is true EXCEPT


A) Many or most physical disabilities are preventable.
B) Reducing the number of teen pregnancies would reduce the number of physical disabilities.
C) Reducing the number of pregnancies by women over the age of 35 would reduce the number of physical disabilities.
D) Children with exceptionalities are at a greater risk for abuse than are those without exceptionalities.

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People with epilepsy have recurrent seizures,but what percent of the general population will have a seizure at some time during life?


A) 6%
B) 12%
C) 24%%
D) 58%

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All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT


A) lack of oxygen.
B) high blood sugar.
C) infections.
D) physical trauma.

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