Katz Index of ADLs and the Lawton Index of IADLs (exam 1)

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Katz Index of Independence of ADLs

Answer 1

assesses a patient’s functional status to measure their ability to perform activities of daily living independently

Question 2

The Katz Index of Independence of ADLs ranks adequacy of performance in (6)

Answer 2

• bathing
• dressing
• toileting
• transferring
• continence
• feeding

Question 3

The Katz Index of Independence in ADLs is scored in:

Answer 3

6 = full function
4 = moderate impairment
2 or less = severe functional impairment

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Lawton Index of IADLs

Answer 4

assesses independent living skills that are more complex than basic activities

Question 5

The Lawton Index of IADLs identifies

Answer 5

how a person is functioning presently and to identify improvement or deterioration over time

Question 6

The Lawton Index of IADLs measures areas of (3)

Answer 6

• food preparation
• housekeeping
• laundering

Question 7

The Lawton Index of IADLs is scored by

Answer 7

women: 0 (low/dependent) to 8 (high/independent)
men: 0 through 5