Assessments

Question 1

Characteristics of the kitchen task assessment

Answer 1

less points are better
if they can’t wash their hands w/ or w/out assistance don’t do this test
Make pudding

Question 2

Characteristics of the geriatric depression scale

Answer 2

Present verbally
higher score=more depressed
most commonly used

Question 3

Characterisitcs of the Katz

Answer 3

Either have them do tasks for you or tell you about them

higher number = more independent

Question 4

Characteristics of the barthel index

Answer 4

Used more in rehab/transitional units
used b/f and after discharge 
done in conjunction with the fim
assess all components at the same time
doesnt assess IADLs

Question 5

The barthel should be used as

Answer 5

a record of what a pt does,not what they could do

Question 6

what is allowed during the barthel

Answer 6

use of aids

Question 7

What is a 60 or above indicate on the barhtel

Answer 7

dc to home but will need at least 2 hrs assist w/ adls

Question 8

What is a 80 or above mean on the barthel

Answer 8

only up to 2 hrs assist w/ adls

Question 9

What is a 50 or below mean on the barthel

Answer 9

dependents

Question 10

what is the best score on the barthel

what is the worst

Answer 10

100

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Question 11

What is the kitchen task assessment used to assess

Answer 11

process skills regardless of dx