CRC Medical Aspects 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which term refers to the return of disease symptoms after a period of improvement or remission?
- Exacerbation
- Relapse (Correct answer)
- Progression
- Recurrence
Correct 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.
Question 2: A client with epilepsy is seeking employment. Which job environment would present the GREATEST safety concern?
- Office data entry position
- Remote customer service role
- Operating heavy machinery near moving parts (Correct answer)
- Library cataloging position
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which condition is characterized by demyelination of the central nervous system, resulting in episodic neurological deficits?
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis (Correct answer)
- Huntington's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Correct answer: Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves immune-mediated demyelination of the CNS, causing episodes of neurological dysfunction affecting motor, sensory, and cognitive functions.
Question 4: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more:
- Occupational tasks
- Major life activities (Correct answer)
- Essential job functions
- Daily living skills
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which metabolic condition, common in rehabilitation clients, results from insulin deficiency or resistance and requires monitoring of blood glucose levels?
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperlipidemia
- Diabetes mellitus (Correct answer)
- Cushing's syndrome
Correct answer: Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus involves impaired insulin function, leading to hyperglycemia that requires ongoing blood glucose monitoring and management to prevent complications.
Question 6: When a rehabilitation counselor reviews a client's medical records, the term 'prognosis' refers to which of the following?
- The cause of the medical condition
- The predicted outcome or course of the condition (Correct answer)
- The current treatment plan
- The severity of functional limitations
Correct 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.
Question 7: A client with HIV/AIDS is returning to work. Which factor is MOST critical for the rehabilitation counselor to consider regarding functional capacity?
- CD4 count and viral load in relation to current functional status (Correct answer)
- Duration of HIV infection only
- Social stigma in the workplace
- History of prior employment
Correct 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.
CRC Medical Aspects 4
Which term refers to the return of disease symptoms after a period of improvement or remission?