Educ Psy Test 2

Front 1

approximately, how many americans suffer from cerebral palsy?

Back 1

500,000

Front 2

on average, the lifetime cost for a person with cerebral palsey totals nearly

Back 2

1 million dollars

Front 3

what % of cerebral palsey is believed to have been caused at some time after birth in early infancy?

Back 3

20%

Front 4

what are the 3 most common drugs used to treat cerebral palsy?

Back 4

valium, baclofen, dantrolene

Front 5

list characteristics of cerebral palsy

Back 5

spasticity, dyskinesia, involuntary movements, ataxia, some seizures, intellectual and visual impairments

Front 6

describe what a teacher of someone woth cerebral palsy can do to make the child's school life easier

Back 6

compassion, teachers must focus on the child's individual capabilities and ask oneself how each lesson can be adapted to best enable the child to do active hands on learning, an effective education plan where parents and school staff collaborate to develop an I.E.P., make your classroom accessible to wheel chairs , walkers, specially made bicycles and tricycles, and crutches.

Front 7

the majority of cases of cerebral palsy occur _____ or ______ birth.

Back 7

before, during

Front 8

the average lifetime cost of a person with cerebral palsy is ____ over and above that of a person without the disability

Back 8

$1 million

Front 9

list common assistive devices used by persons with cerebral palsy

Back 9

ELECTRIC DOOR OPENERS, GRAB STICKS, LARGE EATING UTENSILS, WHEEL CHAIRS, WALKERS, CRUTCHES

Front 10

_____ MILLION PEOPLE IN THE U.S. OR 7.8% OF THE POP HAVE DIABETES

Back 10

23.6

Front 11

DIABETES IS THE ____ LARGEST CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE U.S.

Back 11

5TH

Front 12

HOW MANY NEW PEOPLE ARE DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES EVERY DAY?

Back 12

4,110

Front 13

WHAT TYPE OF CELLS PRODUCE INSULIN?

Back 13

BETA

Front 14

ALL TYPES OF DIABETES ARE LINKED TO THE PRODUCTION OF?

Back 14

INSULIN

Front 15

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES LINKED TO DIABETES?

Back 15

GENETICS, DIET, OBESITY, SMOKING, SESSILE LIFESTYLE, RACE, PANCREATIC PROBLEMS.

Front 16

WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETES?

Back 16

INSULIN DEFICIENCY. THE BODY ATTACKS ITS OWN BETA CELLS AND IT CAN THEN NO LONGER PRODUCE THE NECESSARY AMOUNT OF INSULIN TO STABILIZE GLUCOSE LEVELS

Front 17

WHAT CAN DIABETES LEAD TO MEDICALLY?

Back 17

BLINDNESS, KIDNEY DAMAGE, CARDIO-VASCULAR DISEASE, LOWER LEG AMPUTATION, OBESITY, PAINFUL JOINTS, NEPHROPATHY, NEUROPATHY

Front 18

What is the name of the virus that is believed to cause AIDS?

Back 18

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Front 19

Which of the following is a cause of AIDS?

Back 19

sexual intercourse, blood transfusions, sharing needles

Front 20

What does AIDS stand for?

Back 20

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Front 21

About how many people are living in the world with HIV or AIDS?

Back 21

40 million

Front 22

Which of the following is a way that HIV is NOT spread?

Back 22

holding the hand of someone with AIDS

Front 23

What are some of the issues the family faces when someone has AIDS?

Back 23

The children have to leave home, children do not always benefit from placement, and children are inadequately taught about sex in some cultures.

Front 24

List three of the characteristics of a child with HIV/AIDS.

Back 24

They have difficulty gaining weight, difficulty growing normally, problems walking, delayed mental development, and severe forms of common childhood illnesses such as ear infections, pneumonia and tonsilitis.

Front 25

Describe some of the educational strategies used with HIV/AIDS.

Back 25

Educate children on prevention and causes of AIDS and help them understand how not to get AIDS.

Front 26

WHAT IS THE ONLY TYPE OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY THAT APPEARS AT BIRTH?

Back 26

CONGENITAL

Front 27

WHAT TYPE OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IS LESS SEVERE AND LIFE SPAN IS INTO OLD AGE?

Back 27

BECKER'S

Front 28

DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY USUALLY SETS BETWEEN WHAT AGES?

Back 28

2 AND 6

Front 29

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF ADULT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY?

Back 29

MYOTONIC

Front 30

NAME CHARACTERISITCS OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY?

Back 30

MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, POOR BALANCE, FEQUENT FALLS, WALKING DIFFICULTY, WADDLING GAIT, CALF PAIN, LIMITED RANGE OF MOVEMENT

Front 31

HOW ARE CHILDREN WITH MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TAUGHT IN THE CLASSROOM?

Back 31

MAINSTREAM

Front 32

WHAT ACTIVITY ARE CHILDREN WITH MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ENCOURAGED TO DO?

Back 32

ANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ESPECIALLY SWIMMING AND EXERCISING

Front 33

Which of the following could be a possible cause of epilepsy?

Back 33

A. A genetic disorder that prevents the proper processing of carbohydrates,
Lead poisoning,
A drug overdose

Front 34

___________ type of seizures occur when only a portion of the brain is affected

Back 34

Partial seizures

Front 35

Over ____________ individuals have epilepsy in the U.S.

Back 35

3 million

Front 36

Epilepsy is more common in _________ than ___________

Back 36

Minorities than Caucasians

Front 37

Which of the following is not an action doctors typically take with patients with epilepsy

Back 37

Immediately recommend surgery

Front 38

Of the causes for epilepsy discussed, name 3 and explain how they cause epilepsy.

Back 38

1. Brain Chemistry – Some individuals have an imbalance in their neurotransmitters, which are the part of the brain responsible for electrical signaling of the brain, thusly, resulting in seizures when these charges misfire.
2.Genetic Disorders/Heredity – Individuals may be born without genes that are crucial to the neurological and metabolic functioning of the body. Therefore, the electrical signals transmitted by these processes are imbalanced, resulting in seizures.
3.Head Injuries – After traumatic head injuries, individuals may experience seizures due to neurological disorders caused by the injury.

Front 39

Discuss 2 things parents must do in order to help their child with epilepsy.

Back 39

Parents must make sure their children are getting the proper medical treatment as well as make sure they are taking their prescribed medication. Parents also serve as advocates for their child, educating others on their child’s condition.

Front 40

What are 4 different educational strategies teachers can use when a student has epilepsy?

Back 40

They can seat them at the front to limit distractions, Use visual tools to help focus their attention, Use a consistent format to deliver instruction

Front 41

MR 3 PRONGS

Back 41

Significantly subaverage intellectual functioning (IQ score of 70 or below)

Below average adaptive behavior

Manifested in the developmental period

A negative impact on educational performance is implied

Front 42

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
3 PRONGS

Back 42

•IDEA definition as applied by states consists of three factors
–Chronicity – over a long period of time
–Severity – to a marked degree
–A negative effect on educational performance

Front 43

LD
3 PRONGS

Back 43

-Discrepancy factor
- Exclusionary factor
- Need for special education

Front 44

MR
3 PRONGS

Back 44

Deficits in IQ
Deficits in Adaptive Behavior
Occurring before age 18 (developmental period)