Chapter 10 Terminology

Question 1

Activities of daily living (ADL)

Answer 1

activities related to personal care (self-care) ex. brushing teeth, coming hair, bathing

Question 2

adaptive device

Answer 2

a type of assistive technology that is used to change the

environment or help the person to modify the environment ex. arthritis door knobs, fork handles

Question 3

assistive technology

Answer 3

any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is

used to improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities ex. walkers, grippers

Question 4

debilitated

Answer 4

weakened state

Question 5

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)

Answer 5

complex skills needed for independent living ex. going to bank, store

Question 6

prosthesis

Answer 6

artificial limb

Question 7

rehabilitation

Answer 7

making able again; relearning skills or abilities or adjusting
existing functions

Question 8

rehabilitation nursing

Answer 8

ex. teaching how to walk on different surfaces. How to get in and out of car.