CDS Disability Assessment & Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the first step in a disability assessment process?

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Collecting background information and reviewing medical history.

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Determining the appropriate accommodations.

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Identifying the causes of the disability.

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Administering physical therapy.

Question 2

What is a key consideration when assessing disability severity?

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The degree to which it affects daily living activities.

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The individual’s income level.

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The number of medications taken.

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The individual’s social interactions.

Question 3

How do you ensure accurate disability diagnosis?

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Using a combination of diagnostic tests and observations.

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Relying on a single interview.

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Assuming the diagnosis based on initial symptoms.

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Focusing only on physical symptoms.

Question 4

Why is it important to consider mental health during disability assessment?

Accepted Answer

It may affect the accuracy of the disability diagnosis.

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Mental health is irrelevant to disability diagnosis.

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It complicates the diagnosis.

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It should only be addressed after the physical disability is treated.

Question 5

What is a common tool used in disability diagnosis for children?

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V).

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Personal observation by the child’s parents.

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A brief survey of school performance.

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Testing the child’s reflexes.

Question 6

How can a functional assessment assist in disability diagnosis?

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It evaluates the impact of the disability on daily life and function.

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It determines the cost of treatment.

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It helps identify the type of disability.

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It provides a cure for the disability.

Question 7

Why is it important to include the individual’s family in the assessment process?

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They provide essential insight into the individual’s daily life.

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They are not allowed to participate.

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They make the process more complicated.

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They provide financial support.

Question 8

What should be done after completing a disability assessment?

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The results should be used to create a treatment or intervention plan.

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The results should be kept confidential with no further action.

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The individual should be referred to a medical specialist immediately.

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The results should be shared with the general public.

Question 9

How can disability assessments be used in the workplace?

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To provide guidelines for making reasonable accommodations at work.

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To determine if an employee can work with their disability.

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To decide the amount of vacation days an employee should get.

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To assess the employee’s financial stability.