CRC Medical Aspects 3

Question 1

In the context of disability, 'functional capacity evaluation' (FCE) is used to determine which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An individual's physical abilities and work tolerances

Answer

A functional capacity evaluation objectively measures an individual's physical abilities, work tolerances, and safe work capacity relative to job demands.

Question 2

Which type of hearing loss results from damage to the hair cells in the cochlea or the auditory nerve?

Accepted Answer

Sensorineural hearing loss

Answer

Sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to the hair cells in the cochlea or the auditory nerve and is typically permanent.

Question 3

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reports difficulty completing tasks that require sustained physical exertion. Which functional limitation is PRIMARILY responsible?

Accepted Answer

Impaired gas exchange and dyspnea

Answer

COPD impairs gas exchange due to airway obstruction and alveolar destruction, causing dyspnea that limits sustained physical activity.

Question 4

Which term describes the maximum amount of work a client can perform without causing injury or exacerbating a condition?

Accepted Answer

Residual functional capacity

Answer

Residual functional capacity (RFC) is the most a person can do despite their limitations and is used in disability determinations.

Question 5

Which condition involves chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness at specific anatomical sites?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia

Answer

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points throughout the body.

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CRC Medical Aspects 3