Which term describes the limitations in performing activities resulting from impairment or health condition?

Which term describes the limitations in performing activities resulting from impairment or health condition?

• A. Disability
• B. Impairment
• C. Disorder
• D. Handicap

Answer: (A)

Disability is the term that describes the limitations in performing activities caused by an impairment or health condition. An impairment is the actual problem in body structure or function (for example, a leg injury affecting movement). A disability, then, is the effect of that impairment on the ability to carry out tasks or activities. A handicap refers to the broader social or environmental disadvantages that result from the combination of impairment and barriers in the environment. A disorder is just a general medical condition, not specifically about activity limitations. For example, a leg injury is an impairment; the difficulty walking is a disability; and being unable to access a building with stairs and no ramp is a handicap.

Disability is the term that describes the limitations in performing activities caused by an impairment or health condition. An impairment is the actual problem in body structure or function (for example, a leg injury affecting movement). A disability, then, is the effect of that impairment on the ability to carry out tasks or activities. A handicap refers to the broader social or environmental disadvantages that result from the combination of impairment and barriers in the environment. A disorder is just a general medical condition, not specifically about activity limitations. For example, a leg injury is an impairment; the difficulty walking is a disability; and being unable to access a building with stairs and no ramp is a handicap.