Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What is a handicapping condition?

1. A financial difficulty

2. A temporary illness

3. A physical or mental impairment that makes ability to care for oneself unusually difficult or limits one's capacity to work

4. An educational challenge

The correct answer is: A physical or mental impairment that makes ability to care for oneself unusually difficult or limits one's capacity to work

A handicapping condition is a physical or mental impairment that significantly impacts one's ability to care for oneself or limits their capacity to work. Option A is incorrect because a handicapping condition is not solely a financial difficulty, although it may contribute to financial challenges. Option B is incorrect because a handicapping condition is not just a temporary illness, but a long-term impairment. Option D is incorrect because a handicapping condition is not just an educational challenge, but it can affect many aspects of a person's life.