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What is one way clinicians can improve the accessibility of information for patients who are blind or have low vision?
What is one way clinicians can improve the accessibility of information for patients who are blind or have low vision?
- Use high-tech formats exclusively
- Provide medication instructions through handwritten notes
- Send appointment reminders through secure Internet portals (correct)
- Discuss critical information only in person
What is a recommendation for helping patients with visual disabilities manage their medications effectively?
What is a recommendation for helping patients with visual disabilities manage their medications effectively?
- Only provide medication information verbally
- Give medications in similar shape and size bottles
- Record medication information in Braille or large print (correct)
- Avoid the use of tactile clues for medication bottles
What is the purpose of wrapping rubber bands around medication bottles for patients with visual disabilities?
What is the purpose of wrapping rubber bands around medication bottles for patients with visual disabilities?
- To enhance the smell of the medication
- To differentiate between different medications (correct)
- To indicate the expiry date of the medication
- To provide a pleasant texture to the bottle
Why are synthetic speech systems mentioned as helpful for persons with visual disabilities?
Why are synthetic speech systems mentioned as helpful for persons with visual disabilities?
What should clinicians do if high-tech formats are not available for patients with visual disabilities?
What should clinicians do if high-tech formats are not available for patients with visual disabilities?
How can pharmacists assist patients with visual disabilities in differentiating between medications?
How can pharmacists assist patients with visual disabilities in differentiating between medications?
Why is it important to remove one rubber band with each dose of medication for patients with visual disabilities?
Why is it important to remove one rubber band with each dose of medication for patients with visual disabilities?
What is the purpose of using a screen reader with a synthetic speech system for individuals with visual disabilities?
What is the purpose of using a screen reader with a synthetic speech system for individuals with visual disabilities?
What determines the type of hearing devices a person can obtain?
What determines the type of hearing devices a person can obtain?
Why do many people use their hearing devices only intermittently or abandon them altogether?
Why do many people use their hearing devices only intermittently or abandon them altogether?
What is the main goal of Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)?
What is the main goal of Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)?
What is the purpose of personal amplified ALDs?
What is the purpose of personal amplified ALDs?
How do users of personal amplified ALDs typically interact with the device during conversations?
How do users of personal amplified ALDs typically interact with the device during conversations?
Which statement is true about the availability of ALDs in public settings?
Which statement is true about the availability of ALDs in public settings?
Why might some patients hesitate to admit difficulty hearing, despite using ALDs?
Why might some patients hesitate to admit difficulty hearing, despite using ALDs?
What is a crucial consideration for persons seeking hearing aids according to the text?
What is a crucial consideration for persons seeking hearing aids according to the text?
What does TTY stand for?
What does TTY stand for?
How do TTY users communicate with each other?
How do TTY users communicate with each other?
What is a common shorthand technique used by TTY users?
What is a common shorthand technique used by TTY users?
Why are smart phones making TTY somewhat obsolete?
Why are smart phones making TTY somewhat obsolete?
What connection can be made by dialing 7-1-1 nationwide?
What connection can be made by dialing 7-1-1 nationwide?
Who facilitates telephone calls for people who have difficulty hearing or speaking through TRS?
Who facilitates telephone calls for people who have difficulty hearing or speaking through TRS?
What does the communications assistant do in TRS when a TTY user types a message?
What does the communications assistant do in TRS when a TTY user types a message?
What law ensures that telephone relay services are available free for all under Title IV of the ADA?
What law ensures that telephone relay services are available free for all under Title IV of the ADA?
What does the text suggest about Tom's refusal to acknowledge his foot drop?
What does the text suggest about Tom's refusal to acknowledge his foot drop?
Why does walking hold cultural significance according to the text?
Why does walking hold cultural significance according to the text?
What impact can a progressive failure in walking have on individuals?
What impact can a progressive failure in walking have on individuals?
What does the US ethos assume about citizens' mobility?
What does the US ethos assume about citizens' mobility?
How do aphorisms like 'standing on your own two feet' contribute to the discussion in the text?
How do aphorisms like 'standing on your own two feet' contribute to the discussion in the text?
Why is Tom's wife described as 'both irritated and worried' in the text?
Why is Tom's wife described as 'both irritated and worried' in the text?
'Walking tall' in the text most likely means:
'Walking tall' in the text most likely means:
'Climbing the ladder of success' in the text is a metaphor for:
'Climbing the ladder of success' in the text is a metaphor for:
What are the four main categories that wheeled mobility aids generally fall into?
What are the four main categories that wheeled mobility aids generally fall into?
What is a characteristic of new power assist wheelchairs?
What is a characteristic of new power assist wheelchairs?
Why are manual wheelchairs considered optimal for maximizing physical fitness?
Why are manual wheelchairs considered optimal for maximizing physical fitness?
What type of injuries can long-term self-propulsion in manual wheelchairs cause?
What type of injuries can long-term self-propulsion in manual wheelchairs cause?
Which of the following is NOT a control method mentioned for four-wheel power (battery-powered) wheelchairs?
Which of the following is NOT a control method mentioned for four-wheel power (battery-powered) wheelchairs?
What is the purpose of careful evaluation by specialists in choosing mobility aids?
What is the purpose of careful evaluation by specialists in choosing mobility aids?
Which type of mobility aid involves users sitting in a captain's chair positioned behind the controls?
Which type of mobility aid involves users sitting in a captain's chair positioned behind the controls?
What is a feature of complex rehab wheelchairs according to the text?
What is a feature of complex rehab wheelchairs according to the text?
