Medical Aspects Flashcards
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Which term refers to the return of disease symptoms after a period of improvement or remission?
Answer: Relapse
A relapse is the return of disease signs and symptoms after a period of improvement, commonly used in conditions such as multiple sclerosis and cancer.
A client with epilepsy is seeking employment. Which job environment would present the GREATEST safety concern?
Answer: Operating heavy machinery near moving parts
Operating heavy machinery near moving parts presents the greatest risk because a seizure during operation could result in serious injury or death.
Which condition is characterized by demyelination of the central nervous system, resulting in episodic neurological deficits?
Answer: Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves immune-mediated demyelination of the CNS, causing episodes of neurological dysfunction affecting motor, sensory, and cognitive functions.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more:
Answer: Major life activities
The ADA defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, or working.
Which metabolic condition, common in rehabilitation clients, results from insulin deficiency or resistance and requires monitoring of blood glucose levels?
Answer: Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus involves impaired insulin function, leading to hyperglycemia that requires ongoing blood glucose monitoring and management to prevent complications.
When a rehabilitation counselor reviews a client's medical records, the term 'prognosis' refers to which of the following?
Answer: The predicted outcome or course of the condition
Prognosis refers to the physician's prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition, including chances of recovery.
A client with HIV/AIDS is returning to work. Which factor is MOST critical for the rehabilitation counselor to consider regarding functional capacity?
Answer: CD4 count and viral load in relation to current functional status
CD4 count and viral load directly reflect immune function and disease progression, which determine the client's current energy, susceptibility to illness, and functional capacity.