physical disabilities and developmental delays

Physical disability could result from a source such as

• Pulmonary impairment

• Cardiovascular impairment

• Orthopedic impairment

• All of the above.

A client with cerebral palsy may have

• A large tounge

• Short wide hands

• Involuntary movements

• A small head.

A client with autism spectrum disorder may

• Show little reaction to pain

• Have speech impairments

• Have seizures

• Drool

What is meant by the term “developmentally delayed"?

• an infant diagnosed with a medical disorder

• A physical disability that resolves itself in childhood.

• Developmental milestones not being met at the correct times.

• An intellecual disability caused by an injury.

Which of the following statements is incorrect

• Your routine observations and recordings are not important to a client's progress

• Each one of your clients is an individual

• It is important to provide equality and fairness to all your clients

• You may need to give more of yourself on some days than others.

If your client has a disability you should...

• Accept the client and her disability.

• Allow the client to express their feelings

• Keep professional boundaries and confidentiality in mind

• All of the above.

When working with a client which of the following would be inappropriate?

• Maintaing a sense of humour

• Trying to maintain an attitude that is uplifiting and helpful

• Telling a client you think they have done a fine job of trying even if he didn't accomplish his goal

• Telling the client that you couldn't imagine him doing any better.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• Child development refers to the fact that as a child becomes older, he is able to do more complex things.

• If a child is developmentally delayed, he would probably reach the developmental milestone far ahead of schedule.

• Child growth refers only to the fact that the child is getting bigger.

• The large muscles that allow you to stand, sit, and walk would be evaluated in gross-motor skill development.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• Sometimes medication can affect the length of a client’s life.

• We should discourage families from taking part in care plan discussions as we can manage better without them.

• A disability can be physical, intellectual, or both

• It is important for all disabled people to be able to take part in a social life.

Which of the following actions by an HCA is most appropriate when demonstrating compassionate caring for clients with disabilities?

• Involving the client in appropriate choices in care

• Becoming the client’s best friend

• Disregarding her values and ethics

• Emphasizing the negative to reduce stress