Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function is referred to as a (n)
1. Disability
2. Impairment
3. Handicap
4. Functional limitation
ANS: 2
Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function is referred to as an impairment.
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A) Provide online healthcare resources that are equally distributed. B) Provide the technology needed to access the Internet. C) Provide additional resources in regions that do not have access to technology. D) Provide increased access to free healthcare clinics with computer terminals.
A parent says to the nurse, "The doctor prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin) for my child, who has absence seizures. What does this mean?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Absence seizures are basically the same kind of seizures as grand mal, but they are less frequent." 2. "Your daughter's seizures manifest as a staring into space for a few seconds. Ethosuximide (Zarontin) is a good medication for this type of seizure." 3. "Explaining the types of seizure activity is complicated. Have you spoken to your doctor about it?" 4. "Are you sure your doctor prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin)? Phenobarbital (Luminal) is used much more frequently with children."