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Communication with Disabled and of All Ages

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You should use pet names like "sweetie" since it makes them feel welcome

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Aphasia is...

a)

another word for stereotyping

b)

a language disorder caused by brain damage

c)

a disorder that affects intelligence

d)

a form of cancer

3.

You should speak loud and slow to a person who is blind

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When speaking to someone who is deaf, they may lip-read, so you should

a)

Face the sun so your lips can be seen

b)

Stand in the shade to prevent reflections

5.

When someone struggles to speak their words due to aphasia, you should..

a)

finish their sentences for them to avoid frustration

b)

allow them time to finish their own sentences

6.

You should never tell a child that a procedure could be painful

a)

True

b)

False

7.
if a patient has a speaking problem, what is one way to overcome this communication barrier?
a)

Speak loud and clearly to them

b)

Ask with shorter questions so they require easy and short responses

c)
Repeat the question.
d)
all of the above.
8.
What is one way to resolve a language barrier?
a)
Talk louder
b)
Talk faster
c)
Talk slower
d)
Don't respond
9.
Which of the following is a communication barrier?
a)
Language
b)
Pain
c)

Noise

d)
All of the above
10.

When speaking with patients who are older, you should NOT...

a)

allow more time to answer

b)

speak loudly in short, simple sentences

c)

Stick to one topic at a time

d)

Ask questions that require a simple response, like yes or no