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CNA 2023
Chapter 41 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A developmental disability is: | a disability that occurs before 22 years of age. |
| Similar body pars are affected on both sides of the body. This is: | diplegia |
| Spastic means: | the uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles. |
| Which statement about developmental disabilities is correct? | Function is limited in three or more life skills |
| A person with a developmental disability may have limited function in which of the following areas? | Capacity for independent living and economic self-sufficiency |
| Persons who are developmentally disabled need: | life-long assistance, support and services. |
| Causes of developmental disabilities occur: | before, during, or after birth. |
| Intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) involve which of the following? | Significant limit in at least one adaptive behavior |
| Intellectual disabilities involve: | low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behavior |
| Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct? | Their ability to respond in socially appropriate ways is limited. |
| Which statement about person with intellectual disabilities is correct? | Adults with intellectual disabilities should do meaningful work and enjoy adult activities |
| Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities correct? | They have the right to protect from sexual abuse. |
| Down syndrome is caused by: | an extra chromosome |
| Children with down syndrome often have which of the following? | Short, wide hands with stubby fingers |
| Children with Down syndrome are often born with | heart defects |
| Persons with Down syndrome usually need which of the following? | Speech, language, physical and occupational therapies. |
| Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in the: | motor region of the brain |
| Which of the following is a cause of cerebral palsy? | Brain damage |
| Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct? | Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome are at risk. |
| A person has spastic cerebral palsy. Which is correct? | One or both sides of the body may be involved. |
| A person has athetoid cerebral palsy. Which is correct? | The person has slow weaving or writhing motions. |
| Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct? | Affected persons can have many other impairments |
| A resident has cerebral palsy. The person's care depends on: | the degree of brain damage. |
| Autism usually begins: | around 18 months of age |
| Children with autism typically have which of the following impairments? | Social skills |
| Children with autism usually: | spend time alone |
| Children with autism usually: | have tantrums for no apparent reason. |
| Which statement about autism is correct? | With therapy, the person can learn to change or control behaviors. |
| Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the: | spinal column |
| Spina Bifida develops: | during the first month of pregnancy |
| Which is the most common site for spina bifida? | Lower back |
| Nerve damage usually occurs with : | myelemeningocele |
| A child has spina bifida cystica. The child is at risk for: | infection. |
| Spina bifida cystica includes meningocele and myelomeningocele, both of which are usually corrected with: | surgery |
| Which are common with spina bifida? | Bowel and bladder problems |
| Mobility problems are most likely to occur with: | myelomeningocele |
| An enlarged head is seen with: | hydrocephalus |
| A child has hydrocephalus. Which are likely to occur without treatment? | Intellectual disabilities and neurological damage |
| Hydrocephalus is usually treated with: | a shunt. |
| The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is to: | be independent to the greatest extent possible. |
| Persons with developmental disabilities do not have the same rights as every other United States citizen because they do not understand these rights. | False |
| Fragile X syndrome is an inherited disorder affecting bone growth. | False |
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