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1. Of the 54 million Americans with disabilities, what percent are women?
A. 12%
B. 25%
C. 49%
D. 76%

2. A pregnant woman with multiple sclerosis is less likely to have a relapse during the final trimester of pregnancy.
A. true
B. false



3. Women with disabilities have a greater chance of falling into economic hardship than men with disabilities for which of the following reasons:
A. Women make less money than men for the same work
B. People with disabilities often do not ask for the help that they need
C. Women with disabilities are more likely to be divorced than other women
D. All of the above.


4. Through what State office would a woman with a disability find employment or retraining assistance?
A. Social Security Administration
B. Office of Employment Security
C. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
D. Department of Licenses Permits
E. None of the above

5. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what defines or constitutes an "undue hardship" for an employer accomodating an employee with a disability?
A. An accommodation that only one employee requires
B. An accommodation that imposes significant difficulty or expense on the employer
C. An accommodation that requires architectural modifications
D. An accommodation that costs greater than $250.


6. What mental illness is commonly found among people living with chronic
illness or disabilities?
A. Depression
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Agoraphobia
E. None of the above


7. Clinical depression is generally a natural physiological byproduct of chronic illness and/or disability
A. true
B. false



8. Which of the following preventive measures should a woman with a disability pursue?
A. Annual Gynecologicalexams
B. Mammograms after age 40
C. Monthly self breast exams
D. Evaluation for hormone replacement after menopause
E. All of the above


9. Where would a person with a chronic illness find out current information about the safety of accepted alternative therapies?
A. Friends
B. Television and radio news
C. National Institute of Health
D. Newspapers and health magazines
E. All of the above

 

10. How does a physician play a central role in assisting the physical and psychological well being of a patient with a disability?
A. She/he provides or coordinates all medical care including psychiatric evaluations
B. She/he can provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act
C. She/he can make necessary referrals to nutritionists, physical therapist and occupational therapists
D. All of the above

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