midterm quiz - functional assessment

Question 1

It is conducted in order to identify an older adult’s ability to perform self-care, self-maintenance, and physical activities, and plan appropriate nursing interventions.

Answer 1

Functional Assessment

Question 2

It refers to the impact that health problems have on an individual’s ability to perform tasks, roles, and activities, and is often measured by asking questions about the performance of activities of daily living.

Answer 2

Disability

Question 3

The original ADL tool was developed by___ during and 8 year period at the Benjamin Rose Hospital, a geriatric hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Answer 3

Katz and his colleagues

Question 4

Commonly referred to as the Katz ADL

Answer 4

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Question 5

Most appropriate instrument to assess functional status as a measurement of the client’s ability to perform ADL independently.

Answer 5

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Question 6

Tasks typically Assessed with ADL Assessment Tools (EDBGWACTT)

Answer 6

Eating
Dressing
Bathing/washing
Grooming
Walking/ambulation
Ascending/descending stairs
Communication
Transferring (e.g, from bed to chair)
Toileting (bowel and bladder)

Question 7

Tasks typically Assessed with IADL Assessment Tools (UTSHPLLLHUL)

Answer 7

Using the telephone
Taking medications
Shopping
Handling finances
Preparing meals
Laundry
Light or heavy housekeeping
Light or heavy yardwork
Home maintenance
Using transportation
Leisure/recreation