Chapter 40 Review Questions

Cerebral palsy is usually caused by

a An extra chromosome b High fever c Lack of oxygen to the brain d Infection during pregnancy Answer: c

Intellectual disabilities

a Are always severe b Can occur before, during, or after birth c Are caused by an extra chromosome d Affect the motor region of the brain Answer: b

All developmental disabilities occur

a At birth b From trauma c During pregnancy d Before 22 years of age Answer: d

Autism begins

a At fertilization b During pregnancy c At birth d In early childhood Answer: d

Down syndrome occurs

a At fertilization b During the first month of pregnancy c Any time before, during, or after birth d From trauma Answer: a

Hydrocephalus is treated with

a Braces and crutches b A shunt c Medications d Social services Answer: b

The person with Down syndrome always has some degree of

a Cerebral palsy b Autism c Impaired mobility d Intellectual disability Answer: d

Hydrocephalus often occurs with

a Down syndrome b Cerebral palsy c Spina bifida d Autism Answer: c

The person with intellectual disabilities

a Has delayed development of sexual organs b Does not have the skills to live, work, and play c Needs care in a special setting d Learns at a slower rate than normal Answer: d

The person with autism has

a Impaired movement b Social and communication problems c Diplegia and brain damage d Intellectual disabilities Answer: b

The person with the spastic type of cerebral palsy has problems with

a Learning b Drooling c Posture, balance, and movement d Weaving motions of the trunk, arms, and legs Answer: c

Spina bifida involves

a Nerve damage b A defect in the spinal column c Seizures d Intellectual disabilities Answer: b

These statements are about developmental disabilities. Which is true?

a Self-care, learning, and mobility are always affected. b The disability is severe and permanent. c Physical and intellectual impairment occur together. d The person cannot hold a job. Answer: b

Which is common in spina bifida?

a Short attention span b Hearing and vision problems c Seizures d Bowel and bladder problems Answer: d

Fragile X syndrome is

a The result of brain injury b Inherited from parents c Caused by drug and alcohol use d Caused by an infection Answer: b