Exam Preview for 1177: Disability Inclusion: What Healthcare Provid

Disability Inclusion: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

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1. According to Bowen et al. 202, how many people in the U.S. report having a disability? 1 in 25 1 in 10 1 in 4 1 in 2
2. Which of the following statements is FALSE? People with disabilities are less likely to receive the same healthcare as people without disabilities. The majority of physicians are confident about their ability to serve people with disabilities. The majority of physicians believe that people with disabilities have a worse quality of life compared to people without disabilities. Just over half of physicians feel they welcomed people with disabilities to their practice.
3. According to the presentation, why was the toilet stall not accessible? Hinge was put on the wrong way and door swung in Toilet was too low Door width was too narrow Floor was slippery
4. Which of the following statements is true about doctors who hold negative attitudes towards people with disabilities, according to a 2021 study in the Journal of Internal Medicine? Doctors’ attitudes have no impact on the timely and appropriate care they provide to their patients with disabilities. They were less likely to provide timely and appropriate care to their patients with disabilities. They were more likely to provide timely and appropriate care to their patients with disabilities. They were more likely to retire early.
5. Which of the following is a "DON'T" for someone with a disability? Hold them to the same standards (within ability) Tell them you will figure it out together Make assumptions about their abilities Tell them it might be hard, but possible
6. When people with disabilities are viewed as “less than” others, this is an example of which model of disability? Biomedical Social Environmental Cerebral
7. When communicating with a person who has hearing loss, which of the following is a best practice? Shout or speak in a very loud voice Speak very slowly and over enunciate your words If a translator is present, speak directly to the translator Talk directly to the person and do not change your volume or speaking style unless they request it
8. When communicating with a person in a wheelchair, best practice is to: Kneel down close to them, even if you are uncomfortable Squat so you are at eye level with them, and hold the position for as long as you can Sit in a chair if you can, or ask the person if they prefer you to sit Stand at a distance and speak loudly
9. What is complementary paratransit? A shared public ride service for people with disabilities who are unable to use a fixed-route bus or rail service due to a disability Accessories that help to make public transit more accessible for all riders A free subway pass for anyone with a disability A free subway pass for anyone with a disability
10. Basic etiquette for healthcare professionals working with people who use wheelchairs includes which of the following? Do not push the client’s wheelchair without being asked Assume that the client will not be able to get on the exam table, scale, or otherwise navigate around your office for their appointment Always push the client’s wheelchair without being asked Always lift and physically assist the client without being asked