1. Disabled travelers face a host of problems, one of which is:

• a. Special identification documents.
• b. Security screenings.
• c. Trip insurance.
• d. Clothing requirements.

2. The first step in assessing the disabled traveler's challenges is to:

• a. Meet the client in a public place.
• b. Look at the tentative itinerary.
• c. Review the client's known disabilities and symptoms.
• d. Ensure their insurance will cover your assistance.

3. In planning for the trip, the healthcare assistant should not be expected to:

• a. Review immunizations.
• b. Determine access to any paratransit system.
• c. Participate in ordering any special medical equipment.
• d. Order tickets to concerts and museums.

4. A disability that is not evident or easily recognizable to others tends to diminish travel challenges.

• a. True
• b. False

5. Disabilities characterized by lowered physical abilities include:

• a. Impaired memory.
• b. Impaired understanding of social cues.
• c. Impaired gait.
• d. Impaired concept of boundaries.

6. Specialized equipment to consider for the travel checklist includes:

• a. NSAIDS.
• b. Noise-canceling headphones.
• c. A first-aid kit.
• d. Ace bandages.

7. Federally mandated ramps, sidewalk cuts, and parking spots virtually guarantee that the disabled traveler can manage unassisted.

• a. True
• b. False

8. If a specialized prosthesis breaks, what information would assist the repair facility?

• a. Traveler's purchase receipt
• b. Date prosthesis was last serviced
• c. Supplier's information and customer service number
• d. Traveler's itinerary

9. What precaution would assist a person with an impaired memory to stay in contact with his group?

• a. Carrying an unmarked map of the area
• b. Wearing a piece of distinctive clothing
• c. Memorizing the destination address
• d. Using a portable radio with an earpiece

10. Individuals with lowered social abilities can be helped by:

• a. Prepaying overnight stays.
• b. Teaching them good manners.
• c. Speaking loudly to get their attention.
• d. Urging them to be silent.

11. Chemical and physical sensitivities are physical disabilities but they appear to others as lowered social abilities.

• a. True
• b. False

12. How should an assistant respond when the traveler who has an impaired understanding of orders refuses to obey a security officer?

• a. Use pre-established code words to redirect the traveler positively.
• b. Scold the traveler to get compliance.
• c. Tell the security officer to ignore the traveler.
• d. Physically move the traveler to follow the orders.

13. The medical documentation file should be:

• a. Exhaustive, to cover all potential situations.
• b. A few short phrases.
• c. A page or two at most.
• d. Issued in triplicate.

14. Vacation insurance in not really necessary if the foreign traveler has medical insurance.

• a. True
• b. False

15. A medical information file should contain all of the following except:

• a. Current medications and medical therapies.
• b. Contact information for primary healthcare professional.
• c. Hospital records from every place the traveler was ever treated.
• d. Summary of any special emergency care needs.

16. When changing time zones, the traveler should plan to do the following:

• a. Take all medications as if in the original time zone.
• b. Immediately change the medication schedule to the current times.
• c. Wait twelve hours and then begin a new medication schedule.
• d. Slowly adjust the medication schedule to the new hours.

17. What should a traveler carrying an Epi-pen present to a security screener?

• a. A plastic baggie containing the Epi-pen.
• b. The Epi-pen and a labeled medication letter.
• c. The Epi-pen box with the prescription number highlighted.
• d. Nothing special as security sees them frequently.

18. A traveler with food allergies requires emergency care. What document will best assist medical staff?

• a. Driver's license and passport
• b. Summary of health issues
• c. Schedule of planned activities
• d. Hotel registration information

19. Why should a medical professional assisting a traveler have a written contract?

• a. To prevent misunderstandings about the plan of care
• b. To avoid HIPAA violations by the hotel staff
• c. In case the traveler forgets the need for the assistant
• d. To encourage dialogue with other travelers

20. Acceptable assignments for the medical professional may include all but which one of the following?

• a. Assisting with ADLs
• b. Administering prescribed medications
• c. Settling family disputes
• d. Preparing special diets

21. When ordering airplane tickets, the wheelchair-dependent traveler should:

• a. Purchase first-class seats.
• b. Indicate the need for boarding assistance.
• c. Settle for a seat at the rear of the plane.
• d. Schedule connecting flights.

22. Disabled airline travelers should schedule which of the following?

• a. Short stopovers to avoid fatigue
• b. Multiple stopovers to save on airfare
• c. Nonstop flights only
• d. Longer stopover times in case of problems or delays

23. When traveling by train or bus, disabled travelers may be hampered by:

• a. Security issues.
• b. Poor signage.
• c. Narrow aisles and out-of-order elevators and lifts.
• d. Food and flower vendors.

24. At a security screening area, the disabled traveler should:

• a. Refuse to remove a jacket or shoes if they are cold-sensitive.
• b. Insist on immediate priority treatment.
• c. Follow security instructions carefully.
• d. Point out the absurdity of their being a terrorist.

25. Federal regulations mean that it is no longer necessary to check with a hotel in advance to ensure that the disabled traveler's needs can be met.

• a. True
• b. False