ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Question 1

how can activities of daily living be classified?

Answer 1

personal
locomotion
domestic
leisure

Question 2

why is it important to be aware of ‘activities of daily living’?

Answer 2

lack of ADL is often a reason why beds are blocked
Lack of ADL causes falls and frailty
gives a more patient-centred care

Question 3

what are activities of daily living?

Answer 3

fundamental skills that are required to independently care for oneself.

Question 4

what are the 6 areas of activities of daily living?

Answer 4

personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, ambulating, and eating, incontinence

Question 5

how is muscle strength measured?

Answer 5

Oxford strength 1-5

Question 6

what is classified as muscle weakness?

Answer 6

anything below 5 on the Oxford strength scale

Question 7

what is muscle strength?

Answer 7

Muscle strength is the muscle’s ability to contract and create force in response to resistance.

Question 8

what is muscle tone?

Answer 8

Muscle tone is the resistance of a muscle to active or passive stretch- the overall stiffness of a muscle.

Question 9

what is an ‘impairment’?

Answer 9

any temporary or permanent loss or abnormality of a body structure of function, whether physiological or psychological. its a disturbance that affects functions

Question 10

what is a ‘disability’?

Answer 10

a lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner considered normal- mostly resulting from impairment

Question 11

what is a ‘handicap’?

Answer 11

A disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or disability, that limits a role that is normal for that individual

Question 12

what is DPI?

Answer 12

disabled people international

Question 13

what is the role of occupational therapists?

Answer 13

To help patients of all ages improve or maintain skills for day-to-day activities and well-being.

Question 14

what is the role of physiotherapists?

Answer 14

help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.

Question 15

what is the role of a dietician?

Answer 15

they provide impartial advice about nutrition and health and can advise about food related problems and treat disease and ill health

Question 16

what is the role of an orthotist?

Answer 16

correct problems or deformities in nerves, muscles and bones with a range of aids.

Question 17

what is the role of a prosthetist?

Answer 17

create and fit artificial replacements for patients who are missing a limb

Question 18

what is the role of a podiatrist?

Answer 18

diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

Question 19

what is the role of a radiographer?

Answer 19

works with cutting edge technology to produce medical images to assist clinical radiologists and other doctors diagnose, monitor or treat a patient’s injury or illness

Question 20

what is the role of a speech and language therapist?

Answer 20

treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing.

Question 21

what is the role of an art therapist?

Answer 21

use the process of self-expression, and the resulting artwork to help clients understand their emotional conflicts, develop social skills, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, reduce anxiety, and restore normal function to their lives.

Question 22

what are healthcare aims for ADL?

Answer 22

Pain free 
Full muscle power of grade 5
Achieve normal range of movement
Full function activities                           
Promote self-management skills  
Improve quality of life 
Improve function /independence 
Confidence

Question 23

what are the key features of frailty?

Answer 23

weight loss
fatigue
reduced grip strength
diminished physical activity

Question 24

what is the biopychosocial model to managing disability?

Answer 24

the individual must be an active participant and they must adapt and learn new behaviour to relive pain and prevent further disability

Question 25

what is the health assessment questionnaire?

Answer 25

a self-reported measure of outcome in patients with rheumatic diseases

Question 26

what is the Roland Morris questionnaire?

Answer 26

a self-rated assessment of physical disability caused by back pain