AHP101 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. **Where is autism found?**
- a) Only in certain regions
- b) In developed countries only
- c) Throughout the world in families of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- d) Only in low-income families
**Answer:** c) Throughout the world in families of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
2. **In 2014, the CDC estimated that how many children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum
disorder?**
- a) 1 in 100
- b) 1 in 68
- c) 1 in 50
- d) 1 in 200
**Answer:** b) 1 in 68
3. **ASD is almost how many times more common among boys than girls?**
- a) 2 times more common
- b) 3 times more common
- c) 5 times more common
- d) 7 times more common
**Answer:** c) 5 times more common
4. **How common is ASD among boys?**
- a) 1 in 42
- b) 1 in 100
- c) 1 in 60
- d) 1 in 80
**Answer:** a) 1 in 42
5. **How common is ASD among girls?**
- a) 1 in 50
- b) 1 in 189
- c) 1 in 250
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- d) 1 in 500
**Answer:** b) 1 in 189
6. **Forecasts from UC Davis indicate that the total costs of caring for people with ASD in 2015 will be
how much?**
- a) $100 billion
- b) $200 billion
- c) $268 billion
- d) $500 billion
**Answer:** c) $268 billion
7. **If costs continue to increase, what could the total cost reach by 2025?**
- a) $500 billion
- b) $1 trillion
- c) $2 trillion
- d) $5 trillion
**Answer:** b) $1 trillion
8. **How much does it cost the average family per year to care for a child with ASD?**
- a) $30,000
- b) $45,000
- c) $60,000
- d) $75,000
**Answer:** c) $60,000
9. **In 2012, what was the total National Institute of Health (NIH) budget?**
- a) $20 billion
- b) $30.86 billion
- c) $40 billion
- d) $50 billion
**Answer:** b) $30.86 billion
10. **How much of the NIH budget goes directly to autism research, and what percentage is that?**
- a) $100 million, 0.33%
- b) $169 million, 0.55%
- c) $200 million, 0.67%
- d) $300 million, 1%
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**Answer:** b) $169 million, 0.55%
11. **Is there a cure for autism?**
- a) Yes
- b) No
- c) Only in certain cases
- d) It depends on the severity
**Answer:** b) No
12. **Most individuals with ASD will need what throughout their lifetime?**
- a) Support and services
- b) Medication
- c) Regular check-ups
- d) None of the above
**Answer:** a) Support and services
13. **In 1908, who used the term autism to refer to symptoms of schizophrenia?**
- a) Dr. Leo Kanner
- b) Dr. Eugen Bleuler
- c) Hans Asperger
- d) Sigmund Freud
**Answer:** b) Dr. Eugen Bleuler
14. **In 1943, who described autism in 11 children?**
- a) Dr. Leo Kanner
- b) Dr. Eugen Bleuler
- c) Hans Asperger
- d) Sigmund Freud
**Answer:** a) Dr. Leo Kanner
15. **In 1944, who described a "milder" form of autism?**
- a) Dr. Leo Kanner
- b) Dr. Eugen Bleuler
- c) Hans Asperger
- d) Sigmund Freud
**Answer:** c) Hans Asperger
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