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How to support someone with cerebral palsy - Quiz
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  • 1. What is cerebral palsy (CP)?
A) A progressive muscle-wasting disease.
B) A contagious viral infection.
C) A type of arthritis.
D) A group of disorders affecting movement and posture due to brain damage.
  • 2. What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?
A) Lack of exercise.
B) Brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth.
C) Poor diet during childhood.
D) Genetic predisposition.
  • 3. Which of the following is a common characteristic of CP?
A) Perfect balance.
B) Enhanced hearing.
C) Increased intelligence.
D) Difficulty with motor skills.
  • 4. How should you communicate with someone who has CP and speech difficulties?
A) Finish their sentences for them.
B) Assume they cannot understand you.
C) Be patient and allow them time to respond.
D) Speak loudly and slowly.
  • 5. What kind of assistive devices might someone with CP use?
A) Wheelchairs, walkers, or communication devices.
B) Hearing aids only.
C) Artificial limbs only.
D) Only eyeglasses.
  • 6. When offering assistance, what is the most important thing to do?
A) Ask if they need help and how you can assist.
B) Ignore their needs entirely.
C) Immediately start helping without asking.
D) Assume they need help with everything.
  • 7. How can you promote independence for someone with CP?
A) Encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves.
B) Do everything for them to save time.
C) Constantly remind them of their limitations.
D) Restrict their activities to ensure safety.
  • 8. What is an important aspect of creating an accessible environment?
A) Using only stairs.
B) Keeping doorways narrow.
C) Ensuring ramps and wide doorways are available.
D) Having cluttered walkways.
  • 9. What is a crucial element when supporting someone with CP in social situations?
A) Ignoring them.
B) Talking about them as if they aren't there.
C) Making fun of their disability.
D) Treating them with respect and dignity.
  • 10. What should you do if you are unsure how to assist someone with CP?
A) Ask them directly how you can best help.
B) Guess and hope for the best.
C) Avoid offering assistance altogether.
D) Ask someone else about the person without their consent.
  • 11. Therapy can improve what aspects of life for individuals with CP?
A) Motor skills, speech, and daily living activities.
B) Their IQ score.
C) Their shoe size.
D) Their hair color.
  • 12. What is the impact of early intervention for children with CP?
A) Negative impact on development.
B) No noticeable difference.
C) Improved developmental outcomes.
D) Accelerated aging.
  • 13. What is a common misconception about individuals with CP?
A) That they are all the same.
B) That they are immune to illness.
C) That they have intellectual disabilities.
D) That they are always happy.
  • 14. What role does physical therapy play in managing CP?
A) Improves strength, flexibility, and mobility.
B) Only relevant for children.
C) Has no impact on muscle function.
D) Only focuses on relaxation.
  • 15. How can occupational therapy assist someone with CP?
A) By improving skills needed for daily living.
B) By diagnosing medical conditions.
C) By performing surgeries.
D) By providing financial assistance.
  • 16. What is the benefit of speech therapy for individuals with CP?
A) Teaches them to read faster.
B) Changes their voice permanently.
C) Corrects their grammar perfectly.
D) Improves communication skills and swallowing ability.
  • 17. What is the importance of providing emotional support?
A) Causes dependence.
B) Helps reduce feelings of isolation and depression.
C) Makes them weaker.
D) Has no effect on mental health.
  • 18. What is a key aspect of advocacy for people with CP?
A) Speaking for them in all situations.
B) Fighting for their rights and equal opportunities.
C) Keeping them hidden from society.
D) Ignoring their needs.
  • 19. What does "inclusion" mean in the context of supporting someone with CP?
A) Ignoring their needs within the community.
B) Segregating them into special programs.
C) Forcing them to participate in activities they dislike.
D) Ensuring they are fully integrated into all aspects of community life.
  • 20. How can technology assist individuals with CP?
A) By isolating them further.
B) By replacing human interaction.
C) By providing assistive devices and communication tools.
D) By making their lives more complicated.
  • 21. What is the best approach to creating positive social interaction?
A) Being overly sympathetic.
B) Encouraging others to focus on the individual's abilities.
C) Drawing attention to their disabilities.
D) Ignoring their presence.
  • 22. How should you react if someone with CP is having a difficult time?
A) Offer unsolicited medical advice.
B) Offer support and understanding.
C) Walk away and ignore them.
D) Judge their abilities.
  • 23. What is a good way to learn more about supporting someone with CP?
A) Relying solely on internet rumors.
B) Avoiding communication with those affected.
C) Consulting with medical professionals and support groups.
D) Ignoring reliable resources.
  • 24. Why is it important to respect the person's choices and preferences?
A) To undermine their authority.
B) To make life more difficult for them.
C) To prove that you know what's best for them.
D) To promote autonomy and independence.
  • 25. What type of professional may help with managing pain associated with CP?
A) Florist.
B) Accountant.
C) Pain management specialist.
D) Chef.
  • 26. What kind of communication is key to helping?
A) Rude and Insulting.
B) Silent and Aloof.
C) Arrogant and Condescending.
D) Open and Honest.
  • 27. What can you do to support mental health?
A) Isolate them from the world.
B) Encourage access to counseling.
C) Tell them to 'just get over it'.
D) Make fun of their feelings.
  • 28. What is an example of adaptive equipment?
A) A regular fork
B) A decorative plate
C) A pocket knife
D) Specialized utensils
  • 29. Why is creating a support network important?
A) Increases isolation.
B) Provides emotional and practical assistance.
C) Makes people dependent.
D) Creates more problems than it solves.
  • 30. What's important to remember?
A) People with disabilities shouldn't be involved in the community
B) Every individual is unique
C) Everyone has the same capabilities
D) All disabilities are the same.
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