Question 1

An employee who is blind brings a service animal to work.Which of the following legislative acts includes this provision?

Accepted Answer

Service animals are defined and protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Service animals are working animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for persons with disabilities.This legislation allows service animals to accompany a disabled person into all areas open to the general public.The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first legislation designed specifically to eliminate discrimination against the disabled; it required all federal agencies and programs receiving federal funds to hire disabled workers.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 guarantees all children with disabilities ages 3 through 21 the right to a free and appropriate public school education that will meet their individual needs.The Developmental Disabilities Act and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 requires the Administration of Developmental Disabilities under the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and support that they need.

Question 2

A nurse is working with individuals who meet the definition of work disability as defined by the United State Census Bureau.Which of the following best describes these individuals? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Work disability includes a person who has a problem or disability that prevents him or her from working,has a service-connected disability,has retired or left a job for health reasons,did not work because of long-term physical or mental illness,or did not work in the past 12 months because of illness or disability.

Question 3

Which of the following conditions may contribute to disability? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Several conditions and inherited problems can cause disability: genetic disorders,acute and chronic illnesses,violence,tobacco use,lack of access to health care,as well as failure to eat correctly,exercise regularly,or manage stress effectively.Substance abuse,environmental problems,and unsanitary living conditions can cause disability.

Question 4

A nurse is planning nursing interventions for disabled individuals living in poverty.Which of the following factors should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Persons who are disabled and live in poverty are less likely to have the resources to provide for their own special needs.They often have difficulty securing employment and have barriers obtaining health insurance and accessing health care.This population is limited in their ability to access community resources and is at greater risk for disabling conditions resulting from lifestyle choices.

Quiz 31: Disability Health Care Across the Life Span

An employee who is blind brings a service animal to work.Which of the following legislative acts includes this provision?

A nurse is working with individuals who meet the definition of work disability as defined by the United State Census Bureau.Which of the following best describes these individuals? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following conditions may contribute to disability? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is planning nursing interventions for disabled individuals living in poverty.Which of the following factors should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply.)