Question 1

The Surgeon General would like to improve the health and wellness of persons with disabilities. Which of the following is a recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Health care providers should see and treat the whole person, not just the disability. This recommendation emphasizes the importance of addressing a person's overall health and well-being, rather than solely focusing on their disability. This approach can lead to more effective and comprehensive healthcare for persons with disabilities. The other choices (B, C, D) are not recommended because they either focus solely on the disability or are not specific enough in addressing healthcare for persons with disabilities.

Question 2

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by adults and children has significantly increased in the last decade. Individuals with chronic and/or disabling conditions are especially interested in CAM for the following reasons:

Accepted Answer

Individuals with chronic and/or disabling conditions may be dissatisfied with the current health system and may seek alternative options such as CAM. The other options listed are not necessarily true or supported by evidence, as CAM providers may not always be easier to talk to, CAM may not always be better grounded in scientific evidence, and Eastern medicine may not necessarily offer better cures.

Question 3

Special populations, especially physically compromised persons, often experience poverty. Which of the following is true about this group?

Accepted Answer

Physically compromised persons who experience poverty are at greater risk for more rapid progression of disease processes due to a lack of access to healthcare and resources. They may delay seeking medical care or not have access to preventative measures, leading to more severe health issues.

Question 4

The term used to describe what happens when a parent perceives a child as being especially vulnerable and accesses professional care by describing the child's behaviors and developmental level as more problematic than they are is:

Accepted Answer

Developmental stifling refers to the situation where a parent perceives their child as more vulnerable than they are, leading to unnecessary professional care and potentially hindering the child's development.

Question 5

In families with a child with a disability, who is most often the primary caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that mothers are the primary caregivers in families with a child with a disability. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including societal expectations, traditional gender roles, and the mother's emotional connection to the child. While fathers and other family members may also provide care, the mother is typically the primary caregiver. Teachers and home health nurses may provide support and assistance but are not typically responsible for the primary caregiving role.

Question 6

Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function is referred to as a (n):

Accepted Answer

The term "impairment" refers to any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function.

Option A, disability, typically refers to the consequences of an impairment that create barriers to performing daily activities or participating in society. Option C, handicap, refers to the societal disadvantage that results from a disability or impairment. Option D, functional limitation, is similar to impairment but specifically refers to limitations in performing a particular activity or task.

Question 7

A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a:

Accepted Answer

A dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a substance abuse disorder and a mental illness disorder. It is important to assess and treat both disorders simultaneously in order to achieve the best outcomes for the individual. A disability, handicap, or functional limitation may also be present, but is not specific to this co-occurring diagnosis.

Question 8

Disabled persons are more likely to experience some form of abuse during their lifetime compared to individuals without disabilities. Which of the following is true about abuse of disabled persons?

Accepted Answer

The most commonly reported type of abuse experienced by disabled persons is care related abuse. Men and women are both vulnerable to abuse and there is not enough evidence to suggest that either gender is abused more often. While children with disabilities may require more care and support, they are not more likely to experience abuse compared to children without disabilities.

Question 9

Healthy People 2010 has national goals that apply to people who are physically disabled. How does this document address persons with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2010 has a specific focus on health promotion and general well-being of children and adults with disabilities across the life span. This is evident in the various objectives set forth, such as increasing access to health care services for persons with disabilities, improving the physical and social environments in which persons with disabilities live, and promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles for persons with disabilities. Specific techniques and therapies are not suggested, and while community health centers that cater to the disabled are mentioned, they are not the main focus of the document. Additionally, while the document does acknowledge the importance of disabled people as productive citizens, this is only one aspect of its overall approach.

Question 10

The physically disabled may have one or more of several conditions based on functional limitations. The census bureau defined six subpopulations of disability. Which of the following are examples of these subpopulations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physically disabled may have one or...

Question 11

Persons with disabilities have often been defined by their illness or disability. Defining someone by their disease or disability is devaluing and disrespectful. Which of the following is the correct way to refer to someone with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Option B is the most appropriate way to refer to someone with a disability as it puts the person before their disability. It acknowledges that the disability is just one part of their identity. Option A and D use labeling and stigmatizing terminology. Option C reduces a person to a single characteristic, which is not respectful.

Question 12

Developmental disabilities are chronic impairments that occur during development and up to age

Accepted Answer

Developmental disabilities limit functioning in areas such as self-help, language, and learning, which are crucial for daily living and personal development.

Question 13

The nurse speaks on behalf of others who are unable to speak for themselves. The nurse is performing which of the following roles?

Accepted Answer

Advocacy is the act of speaking on behalf of others to ensure their rights, preferences, and needs are met. Nurses often act as advocates for their patients who are unable to speak for themselves due to illness, disability, or other reasons. This involves promoting the patient's autonomy and access to information, as well as protecting their privacy and confidentiality. Caregiver, coordinator, and collaborator are also important roles of the nurse, but they do not specifically involve speaking on behalf of others.

Question 14

Disabilities are characteristics of the body, mind, or senses that affect a person's ability to engage independently in some or all aspects of day-to-day life. Which of the following is true about disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Almost everyone, at some point in their life, will experience some form of disability, whether it is temporary or permanent, due to injury, illness, or aging. Disability does not only refer to physical impairments, but can also include cognitive and sensory impairments. It is important to recognize that disabled individuals are not helpless or pitiful, and should be treated with respect and dignity.

Question 15

A congressional mandate for the addition of folic acid to cereals in the United States to reduce neural tube defects in infants is which of the following levels of prevention in clients in relation to disability?

Accepted Answer

The addition of folic acid to cereals is an example of primary prevention, which aims to prevent the occurrence or development of a disease or disability in individuals who don't have it yet. In this case, adding folic acid to cereals aims to prevent neural tube defects, a congenital disability, from occurring in infants.

Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the health promotion needs of physically compromised clients?

Accepted Answer

Physically compromised clients are at risk for developing other health problems, and therefore need counseling and information on primary prevention measures. Health promotion interventions may need to be tailored to their specific condition and limitations. A and D are incorrect because health promotion needs may vary depending on the specific physical condition and age group of the client. B is incorrect because establishing health-promoting behaviors can have a positive impact on the condition and overall health of the client.

Question 17

Developmental disabilities, which continue throughout a person's lifetime, start before which of the following ages?

Accepted Answer

Developmental disabilities are defined as a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas, and they typically begin during the developmental period, which is before the age of 22.

Question 18

The disabled individual may need extra support, care, and services from the family and the community. The potential effects on the family include:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disabled individual may need extra support,...

Question 19

The Social Security Administration ultimately determines individual status for disability. According to that agency, which of the following individuals would be considered disabled?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Administration considers an individual disabled if they are unable to engage in substantial, gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. While being wheelchair-bound or having a stroke or loss of lower extremity may qualify as physical impairments, they may not necessarily meet the requirement of being unable to engage in substantial, gainful activity. Handicapped person is not a defined term in this context.

Question 20

The 2000 census estimated that about two in seven families reported a family member with a disability. The two leading causes of severe disability are:

Accepted Answer

Acquired brain and spinal cord injuries from motor vehicle accidents and falls are common causes of severe disability.

Quiz 29: Compromised Populations