Unit 10 Module 21 (review) Flashcards
No matter which specific visual impairment label is identified for a student, which of the following is the main concern for an educator?
A. How much functional vision does this student have?
B. Can the student read and write Braille?
C. What is the etiology of the visual impairment?
D. Did the student have orientation and mobility training?
A. How much functional vision does this student have?
Even though Maria wears prescription eyeglasses, her vision is blurry and objects appear distorted. Maria finds that large print in reading materials and on devices like the television remote controller is helpful. She always carries a magnifying glass and uses a talking watch.
Would Maria be described as having low vision?
Yes
No
Yes
As a result of Michael’s visual impairment, he has to use assistive technologies, such as a screen reader, so that information is presented in a spoken form. He is also learning Braille for reading and writing.
Would Michael be described as having low vision?
Yes
No
NO
Turning of the head is required to see objects in the periphery
A. visual acuity
B. visual field loss
C. legally blind
D. functionally blind
B. visual field loss
Visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction
A. visual acuity
B. visual field loss
C. legally blind
D. functionally blind
C. legally blind
The sharpness or clarity of vision at a certain distance
A. visual acuity
B. visual field loss
C. legally blind
D. functionally blind
A. visual acuity
Primary learning channels are tactile or auditory
A. visual acuity
B. visual field loss
C. legally blind
D. functionally blind
D. functionally blind
The IDEA definition of visual impairment includes both 1._________ and 2.______________.
- A. functional vision
B. partial sight
2.
A. visual acuity
B. blindness
- B. partial sight
2. B. blindness
Which structure of the eye determines whether a person has abnormal vision (e.g., is nearsighted or farsighted)?
A. Retina
B. Pupil
C. Lens
D. Eye muscles
C. Lens
What area of the eye controls the size of the pupil?
A. Retina
B. Lens
C. Iris
D. Cornea
C. Iris
When an astigmatism is present, the cornea is cylindrical instead of spherical. This causes light rays ____________.
A. not to focus at a single point
B. to focus at a single point on the retina
A. not to focus at a single point
Myopia is the condition in which light rays focus _________ the retina because the eyeball is longer than normal.
A. on
B. in front
C. behind
B. in front
The condition of hyperopia results when the eyeball is shorter than normal causing light rays to focus ________ the retina.
A. on
B. in front
C. behind
C. behind
Which one of the following structures does not allow light to pass through the eye to reach the retina?
A. Lens
B. Cornea
C. Aqueous humor
D. Iris
E. Vitreous humor
D. Iris
transparent curved surface of eye
A. pupil
B. aqueous humor
C. cornea
C. cornea
fluid in anterior cavity
A. pupil
B. aqueous humor
C. cornea
B. aqueous humor
the opening in the iris that has an adjustable diameter to control amounts of light
A. pupil
B. aqueous humor
C. cornea
A. pupil
the transparent structure that changes shape when ciliary muscles contract or relax
A. virteous humor
B. retina
C. lens
C. lens
fluid in posterior cavity
A. virteous humor
B. retina
C. lens
A. virteous humor
location of photoreceptors
A. virteous humor
B. retina
C. lens
B. retina
Congenital condition
Results in a teardrop shape of the pupil, iris, lens, retina, choroid, or optic nerve
Field of vision may be affected, problems with glare may also be present, and problems with depth perception may occur
A. Congenital Cataracts
B. Congenital Glaucoma
C. Coloboma
C. Coloboma
Congenital abnormality, infection, severe malnutrition, systemic disease, or trauma
Blurred vision, nystagmus
A. Congenital Cataracts
B. Congenital Glaucoma
C. Coloboma
A. Congenital Cataracts
Increases pressure of the eye
Excessive tearing, cloudy lens, pain, restricted visual fields
A. Congenital Cataracts
B. Congenital Glaucoma
C. Coloboma
B. Congenital Glaucoma
Trauma
Poor visual acuity or blindness resulting from injury
A. Ocular albinism
B. Eye Injury
C. Myopia
B. Eye Injury
Elongation of the eye
Extreme nearsightedness, decreased visual acuity
A. Ocular albinism
B. Eye Injury
C. Myopia
C. Myopia
Total or partial absence of pigment, hereditary condition Nystagmus, extremely photophobic and sensitive to glare, high refractive problems, fatigue in close work
A. Ocular albinism
B. Eye Injury
C. Myopia
A. Ocular albinism
Degeneration of the optic nerve, may be hereditary or congenital
Loss of central vision, color vision, and reduced visual acuity to total blindness
A. Retinitis pigmentosa
B. Toxoplasmosis
C. Optic Nerve Atrophy
D. Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
C. Optic Nerve Atrophy
Hereditary condition involving gradual degeneration of the retina
Night blindness, photophobia, and eventually loss of macular vision
A. Retinitis pigmentosa
B. Toxoplasmosis
C. Optic Nerve Atrophy
D. Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
A. Retinitis pigmentosa
Disorganized growth of blood vessels in the retina, premature birth or low birth weight
Loss of peripheral vision; spotty vision, retinal scarring, field loss, and glaucoma may also be present; total blindness may occur
A. Retinitis pigmentosa
B. Toxoplasmosis
C. Optic Nerve Atrophy
D. Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
D. Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Severe infection transmitted through contact with domestic animals such as cats or chickens resulting in lesions on the retina
Reduced visual acuity and field vision; squinting is an observable characteristic
A. Retinitis pigmentosa
B. Toxoplasmosis
C. Optic Nerve Atrophy
D. Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
B. Toxoplasmosis
Determine whether each of the statements about different visual impairments, their causes, and characteristics is true or false.
If the iris is malformed, a child will have retinitis pigmentosa.
True
False
False
Glaucoma is a condition of the aqueous humor and may cause eye pain as well as loss of visual acuity.
True
False
True
A child with a damaged lens will have macular degeneration.
True
False
False
Determine if it is (Yes) or is not (No) a behavioral characteristic of a student with a visual impairment.
Turns head or body in abnormal ways
YES
NO
YES
Determine if it is (Yes) or is not (No) a behavioral characteristic of a student with a visual impairment.
Rubs eyes excessively
YES
NO
YES
Determine if it is (Yes) or is not (No) a behavioral characteristic of a student with a visual impairment.
Needs to rest eyes frequently due to fatigue
YES
NO
YES
Determine if it is (Yes) or is not (No) a behavioral characteristic of a student with a visual impairment.
Squints or shades eyes to see objects
YES
NO
YES
Determine if it is (Yes) or is not (No) a behavioral characteristic of a student with a visual impairment.
Appears clumsy when going from one place to another
YES
NO
NO
Determine if it is (Yes) or is not (No) a behavioral characteristic of a student with a visual impairment.
Problems with color identification or coordinating colors
YES
NO
YES
Some babies are identified at birth with visual impairments through routine medical examinations, while others are identified later through routine preschool visual screening programs.
True
False
True
The device used to screen for visual acuity is called a
A. monocular telescope
B. Snellen chart
C. synthetic speech output
B. Snellen chart
Functional vision means how well a person communicates with others when looking directly at them.
True
False
False
Pictures
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
A. Visual Learning Media
Physical prompting
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
Demonstration
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
A. Visual Learning Media
Environmental sounds
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
Real objects
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
Recorded information
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
Models
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
Verbal communication
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
Imitation
A. Visual Learning Media
B. Tactual Learning Media
C. Auditory Learning Media
A. Visual Learning Media
Materials in Braille are always recommended as teaching tools for individuals with visual impairments. It is especially valuable for those students who can distinguish shapes and colors.
True
False
False
Some standardized tests may be used to gather data about the academic and behavioral profile of students with visual impairments. However, they often need to be adapted for this population. Which of the following are examples of adaptations? (Select all that apply.)
A. Using print in a larger font so the student can read the questions
B. Eliminating any test items where the examiner must read the test questions to the student
C. Translating individual test items into Braille or writing answers in Braille
A. Using print in a larger font so the student can read the questions
C. Translating individual test items into Braille or writing answers in Braille
