Which Situation Would Be Considered Discrimination Under the Americans with Disabilities

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which situation would be considered discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

• A) A Hispanic with poor English-speaking skills is hospitalized for possible late-onset schizophrenia.
• B) A patient hospitalized for detoxification after a drunk driving accident is not allowed to leave the unit.
• C) Staff is responsible for bathing, dressing, and feeding a patient diagnosed with mild Alzheimer disease (AD) on a daily basis.
• D) After evaluation a cognitively impaired individual diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is identified as being "unemployable."

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Definitions:

Fear Of Communism

The apprehension and suspicion towards communist ideology and its potential spread, especially prevalent during the Cold War era.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies from the late 1940s until the end of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Friendly Witness

An individual called to testify in a legal or legislative proceeding who is expected to support the position or perspective of the party calling them.

House Committee

A subset of members within a legislative body, specialized in particular policy areas to conduct hearings and review legislation.