Physically & Developmentally Impaired Patients Quiz

Which of the following is the best way to present a dinner entrée to a visually impaired patient?

"Mr. Smith, here is your meal. The meatloaf is at 2:00, the green beans are at 6:00, and the pasta is at 10:00."

Which of the following is the most correct way to give directions to a visually-impaired patient?

"The lounge is at the end of the hall. Go past four doors, and then turn right into the fifth door."

What is the degree to which a person is able to become independent and socially responsible according to his or her age and culture?

Adaptive behavior

Which is the correct way to greet a visually-impaired patient?

Address the patient by name and touch the patient's arm

As a result of a brain injury, a patient cannot speak or understand language. What is the term for this impairment?

Aphasia

According to behavior modification theory, how should a health care worker react when Mr. Lynn takes a magazine from Ms. Thomas's hands?

Ask Mr. Lynn to join others in a game of cards

When is mental retardation usually diagnosed?

Early childhood

In the morning, you help to escort Miss Alden, a blind patient, to the cafeteria for breakfast. You notice that she is wearing two different shoes. How should you respond?

Inform Miss Alden of the mismatch and offer to help her change shoes.

What are the two principles of behavior modification?

Reward positive behavior. Redirect negative behavior.

What should you do if your speech-impaired patient gets frustrated?

Switch to a new topic and try again later

When speaking with a hearing-impaired patient, it is best to ____.

When speaking with a hearing-impaired patient, it is best to ____.

Luke has an IQ of 56. With training, will he be able to acquire social and vocational skills?

Yes