Physical disability

Question 1

definition of a person with a disability

Answer 1

they have a physical or mental impairment
the impairment has a substantial and long term effect on their ability to perform normal day to day activities

Question 2

most common impairments

Answer 2

mobility 49%
stamina/breathing/fatigue 37%
dexterity 26%

Question 3

incidence of disability

Answer 3

11.9 million disabled people in the UK

Question 4

what is a physical disability

Answer 4

condition that permanently prevents normal body movement/control

Question 5

causes of physical disabilities

Answer 5

inherited or genetic disorders
conditions present at birth
serious illness affecting brain

Question 6

what is osteogenesis imperfecta

Answer 6

inherited condition
blue/grey/yellow teeth
bulbous cronws
obliteration of pulp chambers
increased bone fractures
blue sclera

Question 7

dentinogenesis imperfecta dental features

Answer 7

discoloured teeth - blue, grey, yellow or brown
translucent
teeth weaker
bulbous crowns
obliteration of pulp chambers
reduced root length

Question 8

what is Huntington’s disease

Answer 8

neurodegenerative genetic disorder

Question 9

huntingtons disease symptoms

Answer 9

earliest symptoms subtle problems with mood or cognition
general ack of coordination and unsteady git

Question 9

conditions present at birth

Answer 9

spina bifida
cerebral palsy

Question 9

spina bifida symptoms

Answer 9

weakness or total paralysis of legs
bowel and urinary incontinence
loss of skin sensation
repeated fits/ seizures
drooling problems and dysphagia

Question 10

what is cerebral palsy

Answer 10

general term for a number of neurological conditions that affect movement and co-ordination

Question 10

cerebral palsy symptoms

Answer 10

muscle stiffness or flopiness
muscle weakness
random or uncontrolled body movements

Question 11

serious illness affecting brain, nerves or muscles

Answer 11

motor neurone disease
parkinsons disease
multiple sclerosis

Question 12

what is motor neurone disease

Answer 12

lethal degenerative disease affecting neurones

Question 13

symptoms of motor neurone disease

Answer 13

muscular atrophy, weakness and spasticity
dysphagia and drooling occur

Question 14

motor neurone disease death within how many years

Answer 14

death within 5 years due to respiratory paralysis

Question 15

what is Parkinsons disease

Answer 15

progressive neurological disease
dopamine deficiency
tremor in arms and hands
rigidity on moments
slow movement and restlessness
associated with levy body dementia

Question 16

what is multiple sclerosis

Answer 16

chronic relapsing CNS disease affecting the portico spinal tract

Question 17

what does multiple sclerosis cause

Answer 17

optic neuritis can lead to blindness and visual disturbance
weakness or paralysis of limbs
nystagmus

Question 18

types of spinal cord injuries

Answer 18

tetraplegic
paraplegic

Question 19

what is tetraplegic

Answer 19

damage to spinal cord in the neck - affects all four limbs and torso

Question 20

what is paraplegic

Answer 20

damage to mid/lower part of back
affects legs and lower body

Question 21

2 types of trauma (brain injury)

Answer 21

external events- closed head trauma or missile penetrating the brain
internal events - stroke, haemorrhage, tumour

Question 22

stroke clinical features

Answer 22

face drooped on one side
weakness/ numbness in one arm

Question 23

stroke and dental health

Answer 23

difficulty wearing dentures, brushing teeth and access dental surgery

Question 24

modification for toothbrush

Answer 24

putty or tennis ball

Question 25

equality act adjustments

Answer 25

designated parking spaces
lamps and lifts
doorways wider
hand rails

Question 26

what does domiciliary care involve

Answer 26

providing dental tx out with dental clinics for patients whose personal circumstances make it unfeasible to attend a dental clinic