Chapter 31: Disability Health Care Across the Life Span

Chapter 31: Disability Health Care Across the Life Span

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which definition of disability is being used when a disability is considered to be a function of physical characteristics that place an individual at a disadvantage when compared to those without the characteristics?

ANS:   B

In the Medical Model of Disability, disability is considered to be a function of physical characteristics or conditions that place an individual at a disadvantage as compared to those without the characteristic or condition. This model emphasizes the disabled person and the need to modify the course of illness to give the disabled person a “normal” life. In the Social Model of Disability, emphasis is placed on systemic barriers as well as societal attitudes and stigmas that contribute to the perception that those with limitations or physical illnesses are disabled. Webster’s Dictionary definition describes disability as a condition (such as illness or injury) that damages or limits a person’s physical or mental abilities. The Social Security Administration uses the Medical Model of Disability for determination of disability.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 695

TOP:    Nursing process: Evaluation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

2. Developmental disabilities, which continue throughout a person’s lifetime, start before which age?

ANS:   D

Developmental disabilities are chronic impairments that occur during development, starting before age 22, and last throughout the person’s lifetime.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 697

TOP:    Nursing process: Evaluation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

3. A nurse is working with a client who has been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder and bipolar disorder. Which of the following terms best describes what is being experienced by the client?

ANS:   B

A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a dual diagnosis. Disability is a condition (such as illness or injury) that damages or limits a person’s physical or mental abilities. Handicap is a very powerful word; it symbolizes the person with a disability begging with a “cap in his hand.” Functional limitations occur when individuals experience difficulty performing basic activities of daily living (ADLs) because of their disability.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    p. 699

TOP:    Nursing process: Diagnosis

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

4. A client has a developmental disability. Which of the following areas would the nurse anticipate limited functioning?

ANS:   D

Disabilities limit functioning in at least three of seven areas, including self-help, language, learning, mobility, self-direction, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    p. 697

TOP:    Nursing process: Planning

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care