Exam 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities

A young woman rolled her wheelchair up the ramp into the clinic to the desk where the intake nurse greeted her.Which should be the nurse's first response?

A professional strongly encouraged institutionalization,so the parents could focus on care of their other family members.Which suggestion would be appropriate for the nurse to make to the parents?

Which statement about Supplemental Security Income (SSI)and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)is correct?

A nurse came limping into work with a huge cast on her right leg and asked to have an assignment for a week or two that did not require driving.The nurse said,"I never realized how difficult it is to get some places without two good legs.Now I know how persons with disabilities must feel!" Which would be the most appropriate response from the nursing supervisor?

Which best describes the prevalence of disabilities in U.S.children under age 15?

Which best describes the prevalence of autism in the United States?

A man came for follow-up care to the free clinic,explaining that he had applied for a job based on his education and years of previous work experience,but,being in a wheelchair,he was turned down.Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse?

A nurse is caring for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Which findings would be most concerning to the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

Which best describes the current perspective on how communities should treat persons with disabilities (PWDs)?

Which are strategies the nurse should practice to provide effective care for persons with disabilities? (Select all that apply.)

Which is an accurate definition of impairment?

Which statement regarding developmental disabilities is accurate?

A nurse eagerly explained to a long-term disabled male client the most recent relevant research related to his care.The client,rather than express appreciation,said,"I prefer to have my care given this way." The nurse explained that research suggested an alternative approach was more clinically effective,but the client said,"I am more comfortable during the day if my care is given this way." Which action should be taken by the nurse?

Which problem was the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA)designed to address?

Which insight is being stressed by advocacy groups regarding persons with disabilities today?

A mother has recently learned that her infant has been diagnosed with spina bifida.Which nutrient was lacking during gestation?

Which best describes why some advocacy groups have taken a strong stand against physician-assisted suicide?

Which describes the most important need of every school-aged child with a disability?

A young man rolled his wheelchair up the ramp into the clinic to the desk where the intake nurse greeted him.After welcoming him to the clinic,which should be the initial question asked by the nurse?

Which problem depends on the responses of other people and therefore cannot be measured?