The ADAAA Broadened the Definition of a Disability and Added

question 57

True/False

The ADAAA broadened the definition of a disability and added communicating to the list of major life activities.

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Definitions:

Patient Transfer

The safe movement of a patient from one location to another or from one surface to another.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Draw Sheet

A small bed sheet placed crosswise over the middle of the bottom sheet of a mattress to cover the area between the upper thighs and shoulders of a patient.

Transfer Board

A piece of equipment used to aid individuals in moving from one surface to another, such as from a wheelchair to a bed, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.