Deck 49: Physical Impairment

Question 1

Each of the following are appropriate strategies for interacting with persons with a disability EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Speak directly to the person with the disability,not the caregiver.
B) Do not acknowledge the person's disability.
C) Offer assistance only if the person appears to need it.
D) Tailor recommendations to what the person can do.

Answer 1

Do not acknowledge the person's disability.

Question 2

Each of the following are oral-facial characteristics of muscular dystrophy EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Delayed tooth eruption
B) Enlarged tongue
C) Wide palate
D) Supernumerary teeth

Answer 2

Wide palate

Question 3

Which of the following are considered appropriate wheelchair etiquette? Select all that apply.

A) When you see someone in a wheelchair,give them a push.
B) Stand in front of the person to communicate.
C) Avoid leaning on the wheelchair.
D) Position yourself at eye level for long conversations.

Answer 3

Stand in front of the person to communicate.
Avoid leaning on the wheelchair.
Position yourself at eye level for long conversations.

Question 4

Match the condition with the appropriate description.
Paralysis of all limbs

A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Cystic fibrosis
C)Spinal muscular atrophy
D)Spina bifida
E)Hydrocephalus
F)Quadriplegia

Question 5

When assisting patients with a disability,be sensitive about physical contact because many individuals who require assistance with mobility may depend on their arms for balance.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 6

Match the condition with the appropriate description.
An autosomal recessive hereditary disease characterized by progressive decreased muscle tone and muscular weakness

A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Cystic fibrosis
C)Spinal muscular atrophy
D)Spina bifida
E)Hydrocephalus
F)Quadriplegia

Question 7

Match the condition with the appropriate description.
An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain that may cause enlargement of the skull

A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Cystic fibrosis
C)Spinal muscular atrophy
D)Spina bifida
E)Hydrocephalus
F)Quadriplegia

Question 8

Place the steps for performing a wheelchair transfer in the correct sequence.
Step One

A)Perform the two-person transfer.
B)Position the patient after the transfer.
C)Prepare the dental operatory.
D)Prepare the wheelchair.
E)Determine the patient's needs.

Question 9

Place the steps for performing a wheelchair transfer in the correct sequence.
Step Two

A)Perform the two-person transfer.
B)Position the patient after the transfer.
C)Prepare the dental operatory.
D)Prepare the wheelchair.
E)Determine the patient's needs.

Question 10

Which of the following types of muscular dystrophy most commonly occurs during adulthood?

A) Duchenne
B) Myotonic
C) Facioscapulohumeral

Question 11

Place the steps for performing a wheelchair transfer in the correct sequence.
Step Four

A)Perform the two-person transfer.
B)Position the patient after the transfer.
C)Prepare the dental operatory.
D)Prepare the wheelchair.
E)Determine the patient's needs.

Question 12

Place the steps for performing a wheelchair transfer in the correct sequence.
Step Three

A)Perform the two-person transfer.
B)Position the patient after the transfer.
C)Prepare the dental operatory.
D)Prepare the wheelchair.
E)Determine the patient's needs.

Question 13

Match the condition with the appropriate description.
A group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of musculoskeletal movement

A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Cystic fibrosis
C)Spinal muscular atrophy
D)Spina bifida
E)Hydrocephalus
F)Quadriplegia