Chapter 04: Caring For Children with Special Medical Conditions
1. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce adequate amounts of insulin.
a. True
b. False
2. Children whose parents smoke are at higher risk for developing allergies, asthma and cancer.
a. True
b. False
3. Lead poisoning can cause behavior and learning problems in children.
a. True
b. False
4. Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer.
a. True
b. False
5. Food intolerances are an immune disorder that is typically not outgrown.
a. True
b. False
6. Behavior problems, intellectual disability, and appetite loss may be symptoms of lead poisoning.
a. True
b. False
7. Eczema is a classic symptom of contactant-type allergies.
a. True
b. False
8. Anemia is caused by the over-production of red blood cells which interferes with their ability to deliver oxygen to the
cells.
a. True
b. False
9. Children who have seizures are likely to develop brain damage and behavior disorders.
a. True
b. False
10. A food intolerance is the same as a food allergy.
a. True
b. False
11. Allergic disorders are generally thought to be:
a. contagious
b. communicable
c. hereditary
d. the result of poor dietary habits
12. An allergen is a substance that:
a. aids the body in storing sugar
b. causes hyperactivity
c. is a major component of bone and cartilage
d. can trigger an allergic reaction
13. Hyperglycemia:
a. occurs when the pancreas produces excess insulin
b. can be a minor complication of diabetes
c. is a symptom of chronic stress and depression
d. is an inherited immune disorder
14. Anaphylaxis:
a. is contagious
b. a life-threatening allergic reaction
c. common cause of abdominal pain and muscle aches
d. an early warning sign of seizure
15. An absence (petit mal) seizure is characterized by:
a. a complete loss of consciousness
b. momentary interruption of attention and activity
c. generalized convulsive movements
d. periods of inappropriate behavior
16. To care for a child who is experiencing an asthma attack, you would do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. administer any prescribed medications
b. insist that the child lie down
c. call for emergency medical assistance if the child develops respiratory distress
d. give small sips of room–temperature water
17. An example of person-first language is:
a. “Carlos is a five-year-old boy who has autism.”
b. “Annie is an epileptic.”
c. “There are five Down syndrome kids in this classroom.”
d. “Diabetic children have special dietary and medical needs.”
18. Sudden stiffness followed by a loss of consciousness and generalized convulsive movements are characteristic signs
of a(n):
a. absence seizure
b. Jacksonian seizure
c. partial seizure
d. tonic-clonic seizure
19. Sickle-cell disease affects:
a. the immune system
b. insulin production
c. a child’s neuromuscular system
d. red blood cell formation
20. Children living in are at higher risk of developing lead poisoning.
a. rural areas
b. older homes
c. newly constructed housing
d. communities where there are other symptomatic children
21. Chronic illnesses can be difficult to recognize because:
a. most adults are unfamiliar with these conditions
b. children experience symptoms that are different from those that occur in adults
c. families may try to cover up children’s symptoms
d. symptoms may develop slowly over a period of time and be less obvious to an observer
22. Children who have had cancer and undergone radiation to their head may experience permanent:
a. hearing loss b. headaches
c. poor vision d. seizures
23. Most children who develop type 2 diabetes must:
a. be given daily insulin injections
b. eliminate all sugar from their diet
c. severely restrict their physical activity
d. lose weight and follow a healthy diet
24. Allergens such as laundry detergents, hand lotions, and grass are classified as:
a. injectables b. inhalants
c. ingestants d. contactants
25. Eczema is a condition often seen in young children who also have :
a. anemia b. apnea
c. allergies d. anaphylaxsis
26. Insulin is essential for the conversion and storage of and
consumed in the diet.
27. Left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to .
28. A high fever is usually responsible for triggering seizures in infants.
29. Pollens, molds, and feathers are examples of type of allergens.
30. Although the physical signs of allergic conditions are easily recognized, the effects are
often overlooked.
31. Rapid weight loss, frequent urination and excessive thirst may be early signs of ..
32. Allergic reactions to foods can be potentially .
33. The elimination of lead-based since 1978 has significantly reduced the incidence of lead
poisoning.
34. The cause of most seizure disorders is usually .
35. An plan would be written for a toddler who is eligible to receive Part C
intervention services to address his health and developmental delays.
36. Describe insulin’s role in the body.
37. Briefly explain what information should be included in a report following a child’s seizure.
38. Discuss how a child’s allergies might affect learning.
39. Identify the four categories of allergens and provide an example from each.
40. What is anaphylaxis?
41. What factors place some children at greater risk for developing anemia, and what signs is a teacher likely to observe
if a child does have this condition?