Deck 22: Persons With Disabilities

Question 1

To allow for easier transfer, a height adjustable examination table should lower to _________ inches.

A) 9 to 12
B) 13 to 16
C) 17 to 20
D) 21 to 25

Answer 1

17 to 20

Question 2

A patient with significant spasticity associated with cerebral palsy presents for a gynecological examination. She has a Foley catheter in place. Which of the following should be accomplished prior to the examination?

A) The catheter should be removed temporarily during the examination.
B) She should be asked to return at a later time without the catheter.
C) The catheter should be secured to avoid dislodgement during the examination.
D) The catheter bag should be emptied prior to the examination.

Answer 2

The catheter should be secured to avoid dislodgement during the examination.

Question 3

Alternatives to lithotomy position for gynecological examination include all of the following except:

A) Staff members elevating and separating legs while patient is seated in wheelchair
B) Positioning the patient on a mat, using staff and pillows to assist with positioning
C) Replacing gynecological stirrups with obstetrical stirrups
D) "M" position with patient rotating and flexing hips and flexing knees, allowing feet to rest on table.

Answer 3

Staff members elevating and separating legs while patient is seated in wheelchair

Question 4

Your new patient has profound hearing loss. He uses sign language. You were unaware of his limited communication ability and no staff are able to interpret with sign language. His wife has accompanied him to the visit. Which of the following must occur prior to using the wife as the interpreter?

A) The patient must request that his wife interpret.
B) The wife must agree that she is comfortable and able to serve as his interpreter.
C) You should determine that the wife would be able to understand the terminology involved.
D) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true concerning the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirement that persons with disabilities (PWD) receive care equivalent to others?

A) If unable to accommodate PWD, clinics must post inability to accept PWD on their signage.
B) Clinicians may require PWD to be accompanied by companions knowledgeable of and able to assist with their limitations.
C) Clinicians should omit portions of the examination that cannot be accurately conducted if the patient cannot accomplish the move to the examination table.
D) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning persons with disabilities (PWD) is not true?

A) Over 56 million persons in the United States have at least one disability.
B) PWD are more likely to have a regular source of care, due to their disability.
C) PWD are likely to experience delays in diagnosis.
D) PWD are more likely to have one or more chronic health conditions than those without.