The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

question 94

Multiple Choice

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990:

• A) states that employers can not claim an undue hardship in order to avoid having to make the work place accessible to disabled workers.
• B) protects current drug users because they are defined as disabled under the law.
• C) requires employers to provide a reasonable accommodation such as raising an employee's work station so that their wheelchair can fit underneath.
• D) deals exclusively with employment issues for disabled veterans.
• E) allows employers to exclude qualified applicants with disabilities from consideration for a physically challenging job.

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Definitions:

Hallucinate

To experience perceptions of objects, sounds, or sensations that have no external source, often associated with certain mental health conditions or substance use.

Delirium

An acute, often sudden confusion characterized by altered consciousness, cognitive impairment, and a fluctuation in awareness, typically resulting from an underlying medical condition.

Penetrating Head Injuries

Injuries where an object pierces the skull and enters the brain, potentially causing severe damage and requiring immediate medical attention.

Closed Head Injuries

Injuries to the head where the skull remains intact but the brain is damaged, often leading to temporary or permanent neurological issues.