L Study Guide Flashcards
Difficulties at the participation level are labeled as:
A) Activity limitations
B) Participation restrictions
C) Environmental barriers
D) Personal factors
B) Participation restrictions
Healthy People 2030 aims to:
A) Provide universal healthcare
B) Improve and sustain health for all Americans and address community needs
C) Increase the marriage rate
D) Promote financial independence
B) Improve and sustain health for all Americans and address community needs
Which of the following is NOT a part of Medicare?
A) Part A: Hospitalization, SNFs, home care, home health care, hospice
B) Part B: Physicians and HC providers
C) Part C: Medicare advantage
D) Part D: Home modifications
D) Part D: Home modifications
Which theory is NOT part of Models of Advocacy?
A) Empowerment theory
B) Strength-based theory
C) Cognitive-behavioral theory
D) Functional theory
D) Functional theory
Occupational Justice refers to:
A) The belief that everyone should have access to meaningful occupations
B) Legal action for workplace injuries
C) Providing financial support to elderly
D) Ensuring employment opportunities for disabled individuals
A) The belief that everyone should have access to meaningful occupations
Which of the following is NOT a sensory change associated with the normal aging process?
A) Reduced visual acuity
B) Increased auditory sensitivity
C) Loss of taste buds
D) Decline in threshold for olfactory sensitivity
B) Increased auditory sensitivity
What is the most common injury from falls in older adults?
A) Head trauma
B) Hip fracture
C) Wrist fracture
D) Spinal cord injury
B) Hip fracture
In the evaluation of functional performance, which type of assessment focuses on how a particular intervention has affected the individual?
A) Descriptive evaluation
B) Predictive assessment
C) Outcome evaluation
D) Performance assessment
C) Outcome evaluation
Frailty is defined as a clinical syndrome in which three or more of the following criteria are present EXCEPT:
A) Unintentional weight loss
B) High physical activity
C) Self-reported exhaustion
D) Slow-walking speed
B) High physical activity
Which program is designed to facilitate aging in place by providing a combination of non-professional services and referrals?
A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) Village Model
D) Older Americans Act
C) Village Model
What does the acronym PACE stand for in the context of elder care?
A) Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
B) Physical Activity and Care Engagement
C) Preventative Actions for Cognitive Enhancement
D) Primary Access to Community Elders
A) Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Identify an intrinsic risk factor for falls in older adults:
A) Footwear
B) Medications
C) Assistive devices
D) Chronic disease
D) Chronic disease
Which of the following is NOT a part of fall prevention strategies?
A) Education and prevention
B) Postural sway exercises
C) Increased reliance on caregivers
D) Exercise & strength training
C) Increased reliance on caregivers
Which assessment is used to measure gait speed in frail older adults?
A) Hand Grip
B) Easycare Two-Step Older Persons Screening
C) 5 Times Sit-to-Stand Test
D) Groningen Frailty Indicator Questionnaire
C) 5 Times Sit-to-Stand Test
In the context of self-management interventions for older adults, which of the following is NOT a role of occupational therapy?
A) Pain management
B) Chronic disease education
C) Driving and community mobility
D) Diagnostic imaging
D) Diagnostic imaging
The “Jimmo vs. Sebelius” case determined that:
A) Medicare only covers rehabilitation services
B) Functional maintenance and delayed decline as outcomes are covered
C) Medicare should provide financial support for home modifications
D) Older adults must meet certain activity levels for coverage
B) Functional maintenance and delayed decline as outcomes are covered
Which factor does NOT contribute to social isolation and loneliness in older adults?
A) Increase in people living alone
B) Decrease in marriage rate
C) Higher rate of childlessness
D) Increased employment opportunities
D) Increased employment opportunities
Theories guiding development in advocacy include:
A) Strength-based theory
B) Empowerment theory
C) Cognitive-behavioral theory
D) Both A and B
D) Both A and B
Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) is recognized as:
A) Altering occupations to optimize functioning
B) Decreasing participation in meaningful activities
C) Reducing cognitive load for older adults
D) Providing financial assistance
A) Altering occupations to optimize functioning
The term “sarcopenia” refers to:
A) Loss of taste buds
B) Loss of muscle mass
C) Loss of bone mass
D) Loss of visual acuity
B) Loss of muscle mass
The Life Satisfaction Index is used to evaluate:
A) Mental health status
B) Social functioning
C) Overall life satisfaction
D) Cognitive abilities
C) Overall life satisfaction
One of the critical areas of functional performance that should be assessed in older adults is:
A) Cognitive decline
B) Performance of mobility
C) Ability to read and write
D) Nutritional intake
B) Performance of mobility
Factors specifically related to older adults that affect functional performance include:
A) Generic vs. diagnosis-specific assessments
B) Cost of treatments
C) Time to implement interventions
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) are designed to:
A) Provide medical care for retired individuals
B) Promote aging in place for community-dwelling elders
C) Offer financial assistance to low-income older adults
D) Increase employment opportunities for retirees
B) Promote aging in place for community-dwelling elders
The main focus areas for OT roles in the village model include:
A) Physical activity, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation
B) Financial management and planning
C) Housing and transportation
D) Employment and job training
A) Physical activity, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation
Which intervention promotes mental health, social functioning, and support meaning in older adults?
A) Reminiscence therapy
B) Spirituality
C) Wellness programs
D) Life review
B) Spirituality
An effective teaching strategy for older adults includes:
A) Using technical jargon
B) Limiting the use of tables and charts
C) Encouraging fast-paced learning
D) Focusing on theoretical concepts
B) Limiting the use of tables and charts
Evidence-based programs and resources for health management and promotion should be:
A) Costly and complex
B) Easily accessible and understandable
C) Limited to urban areas
D) Exclusively for medical professionals
B) Easily accessible and understandable
When assessing functional mobility in older adults, which component is NOT typically evaluated?
A) Joint deformities
B) Functional mobility (gait, balance)
C) Cognitive abilities
D) Visual acuity
C) Cognitive abilities
The term “preclinical” in the context of frailty refers to:
A) Having more than three characteristics of frailty
B) Having one or two characteristics of frailty
C) The end stage of frailty
D) No characteristics of frailty
B) Having one or two characteristics of frailty
Which of the following is NOT a fall prevention strategy for older adults?
A) Education and prevention
B) Stepping and stumbling strategies
C) Increased bed rest
D) Balance and postural control
C) Increased bed rest
Intrinsic risk factors for falls include:
A) Medications
B) Footwear
C) Chronic disease
D) Environmental hazards
C) Chronic disease
Which is an example of a modifiable risk factor for falls?
A) Age-related decline
B) Environmental modifications
C) Gender
D) Genetic predisposition
B) Environmental modifications
When implementing a multifactorial fall prevention program, which component is essential?
A) Solely focusing on exercise
B) Addressing individual risk factors
C) Ignoring medication review
D) Minimizing patient education
B) Addressing individual risk factors
The role of OT in primary care includes:
A) Disease diagnosis
B) Health promotion and wellness
C) Surgical interventions
D) Medication prescription
B) Health promotion and wellness
A comprehensive frailty assessment should include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Gait speed
B) Short Physical Performance Battery
C) Income level
D) Hand grip strength
C) Income level
Which factor is considered non-modifiable in fall risk assessments?
A) Footwear
B) Assistive devices
C) Age
D) Type of activity
C) Age
The Hill-Burton Act addressed:
A) Video conferencing services
B) Design of federally funded hospitals
C) Accessibility in public transportation
D) Housing for disabled individuals
B) Design of federally funded hospitals
The IDEA Act provides:
A) Accessible housing
B) Telecommunication services
C) Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
D) Employment opportunities for the disabled
C) Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
The Architectural Barriers Act founded the:
A) Home Safety Board
B) Transportation Board
C) Accessibility Commission
D) Rehabilitation Services Administration
B) Transportation Board