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12 Questions | By Jacksonmatthews | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 151

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1.

Everyone has the right to communication and there are several guidelines and standards in place to protect those rights and make communication accessible to all.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The Human Rights Act of 1988 states that everyone has the right of ‘freedom of expression’.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

There are influences that affect the ability to communicate effectively, and the environmental setting can play quite a part, which includes: (Select three)
- A.
  
  Other noise in the area can be overwhelming if someone uses a hearing aid.
- B.
  
  For those with hearing impairments who rely on additional signs to help them understand what is being said.
- C.
  
  How you view yourself in relation to the individual is also important so that you can both see each other’s faces and body language.
- D.
  
  You need to consider your position in relation to space and positioning, as someone can feel threatened if another person stands or sits too close.
4.

People with pre-lingual deafness have already learned how to speak, so will usually try to adapt that as a way of communicating and rely heavily on other supporting methods like lip-reading.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Age is the main cause of sight loss with over ______ of people over 65 having conditions like cataracts or macular degeneration.
- A.
  
  70%
- B.
  
  80%
- C.
  
  90%
6.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) is the term used to describe when communication is replaced by or supported with things such as objects, photographs and symbols.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Touch is important for people with hearing or sight loss, and is used sometimes to attract a person’s attention by placing a hand on their shoulder so that they know you are there.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Having difficulties in communication which are not supported can lead to the individual becoming withdrawn and becoming depressed and indifferent to others, and is basically a denial of their rights at any age and regardless of their condition.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

As a support worker, you will be expected to offer the full range of services that could be available to a person.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

At the review we will compare the abilities of the individual against the baseline assessment to see the effectiveness of the support.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Most of the changes and outcomes must be recorded and this will form the new baseline for the next encouraged phase of support and review.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False