Services lesson 9 H&SC C2

What is impairment?

• A result of a particular action or situation

• Care occurring in someone’s home

• Something being weaker or deteriorating so that it is less effective

• An act of choosing between two or more possibilities

Answer explanation

Impairment refers to something being weaker or deteriorating so that it is less effective, making it the correct choice in this context.

What is respite care?

• Care occurring in someone’s home

• A type of long-term care

• Planned or emergency temporary care provided to caregivers to give them a break

• A type of residential care

Answer explanation

Respite care is planned or emergency temporary care provided to caregivers to give them a break.

What is a disability?

• An act of choosing between two or more possibilities

• A result of a particular action or situation

• A problem affecting the senses

• An impairment that may be cognitive, developmental, sensory or physical

Answer explanation

A disability is an impairment that may be cognitive, developmental, sensory, or physical, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What does domiciliary care mean?

• Care provided in a hospital

• Care provided in a residential home

• Care provided in a day center

• Care occurring in someone’s home

Answer explanation

Domiciliary care means care occurring in someone’s home, making it a convenient option for individuals who prefer to receive care in their own familiar environment.

What is a sensory impairment?

• A type of cognitive impairment

• A type of physical disability

• A type of learning disability

• A problem affecting the senses

Answer explanation

A sensory impairment is a problem affecting the senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell. It is not a cognitive impairment, physical disability, or learning disability.

What is a learning disability?

• A condition where a person finds it hard to learn new things and may struggle with day-to-day activities

• A result of a particular action or situation

• An impairment that may be cognitive, developmental, sensory or physical

• A problem affecting the senses

Answer explanation

A learning disability is a condition where a person finds it hard to learn new things and may struggle with day-to-day activities.

What is mild learning disability?

• A person who needs a high level of support with everyday activities

• A person who can hold a conversation and communicate most of their needs and wishes, but may need support to understand abstract or complex ideas

• A person who has no language skills

• A person who uses basic words and gestures to communicate their needs

Answer explanation

A person who can hold a conversation and communicate most of their needs and wishes, but may need support to understand abstract or complex ideas

What is moderate learning disability?

• A person who needs a high level of support with everyday activities

• A person who has some language skills and can communicate about their day-to-day needs and wishes

• A person who uses basic words and gestures to communicate their needs

• A person who can hold a conversation and communicate most of their needs and wishes

Answer explanation

A person who has some language skills and can communicate about their day-to-day needs and wishes

What is severe learning disability?

• A person who can hold a conversation and communicate most of their needs and wishes

• A person who needs no support with everyday activities

• A person who uses basic words and gestures to communicate their needs and needs a high level of support with everyday activities

• A person who has some language skills and can communicate about their day-to-day needs and wishes

Answer explanation

A person who uses basic words and gestures to communicate their needs and needs a high level of support with everyday activities

What is residential care?

• Care provided in a residential home where the individual lives instead of at home and is provided with meals and 24-hour support

• Care provided in a hospital

• Care provided in someone’s home

• Care provided in a day center

Answer explanation

Residential care is care provided in a residential home where the individual lives instead of at home and is provided with meals and 24-hour support.