7.3: Post-test
- True or False: Physical disabilities may not only be due to developmental causes, and can occur at any time in a person’s life.
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Which of the following are
possible
causes of physical disabilities?
Select
all
that
apply
.
- Diabetes
- Motor vehicle accident
- Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
- War-related injury
- Sports-related injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Arthritis
- Work-related injury
- 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.
- 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.
- True or False: People with physical disabilities experience a variety of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, depression, and frustration.
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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
.
- Glasses
- Hearing aids
- Canes
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
- Special shoes or boots
- Special writing and eating utensils
- 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.
- 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