After accident if a person is unable to walk or face any restriction in daily activities is covered under:

IGNOU PB Bsc Nsg.Entrance-2026

Nursing Foundation

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Appeared in: IGNOU PB Bsc Nsg.Entrance-2026

Explanation

The question describes a 'restriction in daily activities' like walking, which is the core definition of a disability.
According to the WHO's ICIDH model, a disability is the functional limitation experienced by an individual as a result of an impairment.
The sequence is: Disease/Disorder (the accident) leads to Impairment (e.g., broken leg), which causes a Disability (inability to walk), and may result in a Handicap (e.g., social isolation).

Option A: Disease refers to the underlying pathological condition or the initial event itself (the accident), not the functional consequence.
Option B: Impairment is the loss or abnormality of a body part or function at the organ level (e.g., the broken bone, nerve damage). It is the cause of the disability, not the disability itself.
Option D: Handicap refers to the social or occupational disadvantage a person experiences due to their disability. It is the societal consequence, not the functional limitation.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain WHO Classification of Impairment, Disability, and Handicap (ICIDH) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses must accurately differentiate these terms for proper patient assessment, documentation, and care planning. Mislabeling can lead to inappropriate interventions.
Understanding this classification helps nurses advocate for patients, ensuring they receive not just medical treatment (for impairment) but also rehabilitative services (for disability) and social support (to overcome handicap).
What if? If a person has a leg impairment (e.g., a healed fracture with a slight limp) but can still perform all daily activities without any restriction, they have an impairment but not a disability. The presence of an impairment does not automatically mean a disability exists.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key phrase in the question stem: 'unable to walk or face any restriction in daily activities'.
Recall the WHO's classification framework for the consequences of disease: Disease, Impairment, Disability, and Handicap.
Define each term mentally: Impairment (organ level), Disability (person/activity level), Handicap (societal level).
Match the key phrase 'restriction in...activities' to its corresponding definition.
This phrase directly aligns with the definition of 'Disability', making it the correct choice.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: WHO Classification of Impairment, Disability, and Handicap (ICIDH)
Stem keywords: accident, unable to walk, restriction in daily activities
Lead-in keywords: covered under
Negative lead-in flag: false

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