Profound And Multiple Learning Disabilities
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This quiz is useful to summarise and evaluate your current knowledge of profound and multiple learning disabilities.
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According to DSM-IV (ABA, 1994) what percentage of the learning disabled population have profound and multiple disabilities?
- A.
1-2%
- B.
2-4%
- C.
5-10%
- D.
10-15%
- E.
17-20%
Correct Answer
A. 1-2%Explanation
The DSM-IV states that only 1-2% individuals will have PMLD, however, the criteria used to assess PMLD is the WHO guidelines of an IQ of 20-25 or below. However,assessing the IQ of people with profound disabilities is difficult and often unreliable. Therefore this figure may not be a true reflection of actual statisticsRate this question:
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Who from the following could be deemed to have PMLD?
- A.
An individual with severe learning disability and a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder
- B.
An individual with athetoid cerebral palsy
- C.
An individual with limited mobility, epilepsy and severe learning disabilities
- D.
An individual with spastic hemiplegia, epilepsy and profound learning disabilities
Correct Answer
D. An individual with spastic hemiplegia, epilepsy and profound learning disabilitiesExplanation
To be classed as having PMLD the individual must have been assessed as having profound learning disabilities accompanied by severe physical disability. However many consultants opinion can differ as to the level of disability an individual has.Rate this question:
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A client requires medical treatment, however the person requires consent to treatment. How could you seek consent for an individual with PMLD?
- A.
Talk to staff, next of kin and family members and make a best interests decision
- B.
Ask next of kin to accompany the client for their appointment so they can consent on behalf of the client
- C.
Assess the individuals capacity to consent, and make a best interests decision if the individual is deemed to lack capacity
Correct Answer
C. Assess the individuals capacity to consent, and make a best interests decision if the individual is deemed to lack capacityExplanation
According to the Mental Capacity Act (2005) no adult is able to consent on behalf of another adult (18 years+), therefore family members cannot consent. However before making a best interests decision a capacity assessment should be completed and agreed by psychology. A best interests decision should take into account necessity of treatment, implications of undergoing treatment as well as compliance with aftercare.Rate this question:
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Acording to Scope (2009), what are the prevalence rates of babies that are born with cerebral palsy?
- A.
1 in 200
- B.
1 in 300
- C.
1 in 400
- D.
1 in 500
- E.
1 in 600
Correct Answer
D. 1 in 500Explanation
1 in 500 children are born with CP, this rate has remained similar for the past 50 years.Rate this question:
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Effective communication is essential when supporting individuals with learning disabilities (Bakken et al, 2002), however which of the following is most recommended for people with limited communicative ability?
- A.
Intensive Interaction (II)
- B.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- C.
Total Communication
- D.
Makaton, BLS or other Sign Language
Correct Answer
C. Total CommunicationExplanation
Ideally total communication should be used as this incorporates verbal, non verbal, augmentative, alternative communication and objects of reference. This enhances language and developmentment of communication. An example of this would be an individual who uses makaton. Whilst using makaton, the carer should also speak and use objects of reference if applicable.Rate this question:
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