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7.3: Post-test

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    • Erin O'Hara-Leslie, Amdra C. Wade, Kimberly B. McLain, SUNY Broome
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    Self Check Activity \(\PageIndex{1}\)
    1. True or False: Physical disabilities may not only be due to developmental causes, and can occur at any time in a person’s life.
    2. Which of the following are possible causes of physical disabilities? Select all that apply.
      1. Diabetes
      2. Motor vehicle accident
      3. Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
      4. War-related injury
      5. Sports-related injury
      6. Traumatic Brain Injury
      7. Arthritis
      8. Work-related injury
    3. True or False: Temporary disabilities are those a person only has for a short period of time until healing occurs, while permanent disabilities are those the person has throughout their entire lives.
    4. True or False: Having a strong support system can help a person with a physical disability positively cope with stressors they face and adaptations they need to make in order to be as independent as possible.
    5. True or False: People with physical disabilities experience a variety of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, depression, and frustration.
    6. Which of the following are adaptive equipment that a person with a physical disability can use to be as independent as possible? Select all that apply.
      1. Glasses
      2. Hearing aids
      3. Canes
      4. Walkers
      5. Wheelchairs
      6. Special shoes or boots
      7. Special writing and eating utensils
    7. True or False: It is very important to remember that adults with disabilities, even those who require complete care are not children, and should be treated as an adult.
    8. The HHA/PCA should keep in mind that disability does not define a person. All people should be treated as unique individuals with strengths and talents.
    Answer

    1. True

    2. All are possible causes

    3. True

    4. True

    5. True

    6. All are adaptive equipment

    7. True

    8. True

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