CAPE Disability Classification & Conditions 2

Question 1

Before a student with Down syndrome participates in gymnastics or contact sports, an adapted PE teacher should ensure screening has been completed for which cervical condition?

Accepted Answer

Atlantoaxial instability (AAI)

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Cervical stenosis due to bone overgrowth

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Spinal muscular atrophy progression

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Cervical disc herniation from joint hypermobility

Question 2

Which condition is characterized by abnormally brittle bones resulting from a genetic defect in collagen production?

Accepted Answer

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

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Osteoporosis from calcium deficiency

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Fibromyalgia with widespread musculoskeletal pain

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Rickets from vitamin D deficiency

Question 3

During physical education class, a student with Type 1 diabetes becomes shaky, pale, and confused. The MOST likely cause is?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar)

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Hyperglycemia (abnormally elevated blood sugar)

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Exercise-induced dehydration

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Heat exhaustion from thermal overload

Question 4

A student with spina bifida myelomeningocele at the L4-L5 level is MOST likely to require which mobility assistance?

Accepted Answer

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and forearm crutches for household and community ambulation

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No assistive devices — full independent community ambulation is expected

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Power wheelchair for all mobility needs

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Bilateral hip disarticulation prosthetics for standing and walking

Question 5

In Paralympic classification for visual impairments, the B1 category is designated for athletes who have?

Accepted Answer

Total blindness or no more than minimal light perception without form recognition

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Mild visual impairment with visual acuity better than 6/60

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Moderate impairment with visual acuity between 6/60 and 2/60

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Severe impairment with some usable vision (VA < 2/60 or VF < 10°)

Question 6

An adapted PE teacher working with a student who has sickle cell trait should MOST closely monitor for which exercise-related warning sign?

Accepted Answer

Signs of exertional sickling such as muscle pain, cramping, swelling, or sudden weakness

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Joint pain during passive stretching exercises

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Delayed-onset muscle soreness appearing 24-48 hours after activity

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Mild shortness of breath during moderate-intensity exercise

Question 7

A student with Prader-Willi syndrome in physical education MOST requires monitoring and management related to?

Accepted Answer

Hyperphagia (compulsive overeating) and associated obesity management

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Excessive caloric restriction leading to malnutrition and low body weight

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Hyperactivity and impulsive behavior during unstructured activity

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Cardiac arrhythmias triggered by aerobic exercise