6.3: Post-test
- True or False: All people, regardless of having a disability have the same physical and emotional needs and should be treated with respect and as unique individuals.
- True or False: Developmental disabilities occur across all gender, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
- True or False: All people with physical disabilities also have impairments in intellectual functioning.
- True or False: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can be 100% prevented by a woman not drinking alcohol while pregnant. HHAs/PCAs should inform their supervisor if they see a pregnant patient drinking alcohol.
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In which ways could a developmental disability possibly impact a person?
Select
all
that
apply
.
- ability to complete activities of daily living
- ability to be financially independent
- ability to understand social cues
- ability to walk or use muscles
- ability to speak or understand speech
- ability to cope in positive ways
- True or False: Children with developmental disabilities have the same needs as other children, although they may require additional care and take longer to reach developmental milestones.
- True or False: Having a developmental disability is the same thing as having a mental illness.
- True or False: Two important goals of a HHA/PCA when working with a person with a developmental disability is to work to promote independence and self-determination.
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Which of the following is an appropriate way to refer to a person with a disability?
Select
the
2
correct
answers
.
- “The ADHD girl.”
- “The Down’s child.”
- “He has a visual impairment.”
- “The deaf boy.”
- “My patient has autism.”
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In which ways can a HHA/PCA promote independence and self-determination when working with a patient who has a disability?
Select
all
that
apply
.
- Be patient and encouraging while the patient works to complete tasks.
- Include the patient in family and community activities.
- Allow the patient to make decisions about food, clothing, activities, and goals.
- Don’t rush the patient or do for them what they can do for themselves.
- Speak with and not about the patient.
- Be respectful and protect the patient’s rights to confidentiality.
- Answer
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1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. ALL are possible ways a person could be impacted.
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. C and E
10. All are ways to promote independence and self-determination.