Exam 4

Question 1

Case Management Process

Answer 1

Evaluation
Intervention
Measuring Outcomes

Question 2

Health Belief Model

Answer 2

Perceived Susceptibility
Perceived Severity
Perceived Benefits
Perceived Barriers
Cues to Action

Question 3

Social Cognitive Theory

Answer 3

Promotes reinforcement and observational learning as important aspects of
engaging in and changing health behaviors

Question 4

Primary Prevention

Answer 4

Strategies that reduce risk for disease before its onset

Question 5

Secondary Prevention

Answer 5

Identification and treatment of persons with early, minimally symptomatic
disease to improve outcomes and maintain health

Question 6

Tertiary Prevention

Answer 6

Prevention of the progression of existing conditions

Question 7

Barriers to taking medication

Answer 7

▪ Cognition
▪ Lack of understanding
▪ Cost
▪ Don’t like side effects
▪ Can’t keep track of all meds

Question 8

OTA Role in Med Management

Answer 8

Remedial
Establish Routine, Practice, Cognitive Strategies, Preparatory Methods

Advocacy
Health Literacy Skills

Question 9

Sensory System Changes Affecting Nutrition

Answer 9

Loss of taste makes food less appealing
Loss of smell decreases taste

Question 10

Weight Changes

Answer 10

Loss of muscle mass = Weight Loss
Burn Fewer Calories = Weight gain
Finding a balance in weight is crucial

Question 11

Issues caused by reduction in thirst Sensations

Answer 11

Risk of dehydration
Fatigue
Dizziness
Confusion
Some adults may drink less because they don’t want to have to use the bathroom frequently or deal with incontinence

Question 12

Other Factors and Challenges Influencing Nutrition

Answer 12

Economic/ Financial
Ill Fitting Dentures
Limited Mobility
Loss of appetite
Lack of motivation
Forgetfulness/ memory loss

Question 13

Factors Influencing Aging

Answer 13

Psychological-
Loneliness, sadness, isolation, depression
Dementia

Question 14

Least Restrictive Mobility Devices

Answer 14

Hemi/ side walker
Quad Cane
Single tip cane

Question 15

Walkers

Answer 15

Standard
Platform
Front wheeled
Rolling

Question 16

Considerations for wheelchair ordering and sizing

Answer 16

Wheelchair Type (Standard, Bariatric, Sport, etc.)
How will the person be propelling themselves
Frame style
Time frame of use (is renting or buying the better option)

Question 17

Seating and Positioning in wheelchair considerations

Answer 17

Pressure Reduction
Prevention of deformity
Body alignment
Respiratory function
Maximum Sitting tolerance
Promotion of function

Question 18

Safety considerations for wheelchairs

Answer 18

Elbows should not protrude
Inspect and Tighten Parts
Never stand on footplates
Swing footplates away or take off for transfers
Lock brakes during transfers

Question 19

Tilt In Space Wheelchair

Answer 19

Decreases weight bearing
Maintains 90 degree angle

Question 20

Restraints

Answer 20

Anything that keeps a client in place that they are unable to remove themselves
Must be prescribed by a physician

Question 21

Wheelchair measurement procedure

Answer 21

Arms- Two inches below bent elbow
Back- Mid back at inferior angle
Seat depth- Two inches behind bent knees, 4 inches if self propelling
Seat width- 1-2 Inches on either side of the hips (not including bars)

Question 22

ADA

Answer 22

Americans with disabilities act

Question 23

Title II

Answer 23

“No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such
disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits
of services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected
to discrimination by any such entity.”

Question 24

Title III

Answer 24

“No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability
in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities,
privileges, advantages, or accommodations of any place of public
accommodation by any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or
operates a place of public accommodation.”

Question 25

Reasonable Accommodations in the workplace

Answer 25

Accessibility in the facility

Job restructuring, Part time,
modified work schedule,
reassignment, modification
or acquisition of
equipment, training
materials or policies,
readers or interpreters