The Primary Objective of an Assessment of a Student with a Hearing

question 56

Multiple Choice

The primary objective of an assessment of a student with a hearing impairment is to establish a profile of the individual's abilities.This assessment can typically be done by using

• A)only verbal skills
• B)only nonverbal skills
• C)the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT)
• D)the California Achievement Test (CAT)

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Definitions:

Primary Prevention

Strategies or actions taken to prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs, focusing on preventing the risk factors themselves.

Clinic Focus

The primary area of healthcare or service specialization offered by a clinic.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of a disease or condition through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of diagnostic tests.

Health Promotion

A process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.