Assessments - Adults

Question 1

Kitchen Task Assessment (TKA)

Answer 1

Cognitive
-Measures person’s judgement, planning and organizational skills to perform a simple cooking task
-> used for persons with cognitive dysfunctions (e.g. dementia, TBI)

Question 2

Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

Answer 2

Determines knowledge/performance of 17 basic living skills such as money mgmt, self-care, safety, etc.
*Requires reading and writing ability to participate

Question 3

Global Deterioration Scale (GDS)

Answer 3

Assessment for primary degenerative dementia
*Stages 1-3 = Predementia
*Stages 4-7 = Dementia stages
Note: At stage 5, Pt is no longer able to survive w/o assistance
Intervention perspective: Consistency and repetition are valued starting at stage 4

Question 4

Allen Cognitive Level (ACL) Screen

Answer 4

3 running stitches -> 3 whip stitches-> 3 cordovan stitiches
Therapist: Points to example -> orienting verbal cue-> demonstrate stitch (max 2x)

Question 5

Modified Ashworth Scale

Answer 5

Evaluates spasticity by eliciting velocity-dependent stretch reflexes

0= no increase in muscle tone
To
4 = affected part rigid in flexion/extension