Chronic Conditions and Disabilities

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What is the most common chronic condition among children?

  1. Asthma

  2. Diabetes

  3. Obesity

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, affecting approximately 1 in 10 children in the United States.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing type 1 diabetes?

  1. Family history of diabetes

  2. Being overweight or obese

  3. Physical inactivity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for developing type 1 diabetes.

What is the leading cause of death among children with sickle cell disease?

  1. Stroke

  2. Heart failure

  3. Infection

  4. Pulmonary embolism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stroke is the leading cause of death among children with sickle cell disease.

Which of the following is a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Difficulty with social interaction

  2. Repetitive behaviors

  3. Restricted interests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?

  1. Spastic

  2. Athetoid

  3. Ataxic

  4. Mixed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type, accounting for approximately 80% of cases.

Which of the following is a treatment for muscular dystrophy?

  1. Physical therapy

  2. Occupational therapy

  3. Speech therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are treatments for muscular dystrophy.

What is the life expectancy of a child with cystic fibrosis?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 40 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The life expectancy of a child with cystic fibrosis has increased significantly over the past few decades and is now approximately 30 years.

Which of the following is a symptom of juvenile arthritis?

  1. Joint pain

  2. Swelling

  3. Stiffness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are symptoms of juvenile arthritis.

What is the most common type of epilepsy in children?

  1. Absence seizures

  2. Tonic-clonic seizures

  3. Myoclonic seizures

  4. Atonic seizures


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absence seizures are the most common type of epilepsy in children, accounting for approximately 40% of cases.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

  1. Family history of ADHD

  2. Premature birth

  3. Low birth weight

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for developing ADHD.

What is the most common type of learning disability?

  1. Dyslexia

  2. Dyscalculia

  3. Dysgraphia

  4. Dyspraxia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dyslexia is the most common type of learning disability, affecting approximately 10% of children.

Which of the following is a symptom of dyscalculia?

  1. Difficulty with math

  2. Difficulty with reading

  3. Difficulty with writing

  4. Difficulty with coordination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Difficulty with math is the most common symptom of dyscalculia.

What is the most common type of dysgraphia?

  1. Motor dysgraphia

  2. Perceptual dysgraphia

  3. Mixed dysgraphia

  4. Developmental dysgraphia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motor dysgraphia is the most common type of dysgraphia, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.

Which of the following is a symptom of dyspraxia?

  1. Difficulty with coordination

  2. Difficulty with fine motor skills

  3. Difficulty with gross motor skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are symptoms of dyspraxia.

What is the most common type of hearing loss in children?

  1. Conductive hearing loss

  2. Sensorineural hearing loss

  3. Mixed hearing loss

  4. Central hearing loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conductive hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss in children, accounting for approximately 60% of cases.

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