O&A Exam 2 Flashcards
Bowling and Yoga would fall under what category of activities?
Physical activities
Dancing and birthday party would fall under which category of activities?
Social Activities
Crafts and music would fall under which category of activities?
Creative Activities
Crafts for profit or donations and bake sales would fall under which category of activities?
Productive Activities
Trivia & book club would fall under which category of activities?
Educational Activities
Gardening, movies, games, or reading would fall under which category of activities?
Leisure Activities
Bible Study & Church, yoga, kneeling on carpets toward Mecca fall under which category of activities?
spiritual activities
Potluck committees, fundraising committees, social justice groups fall under which category of activities?
democratic community activities
a particular way of living : the way a person lives or a group of people live
lifestyle
the scientific study of old age and of the process of becoming old
gerontology
a subfield of gerontology that focuses on the social aspect of growing old. Professionals in this field strive to improve the interactions between older adults and the rest of the world, including family members, peers, and healthcare professionals.
social gerontology
an applied science that refers to the body of knowledge applicable in the practice of clinical health care and population health
health science
of or relating to old people, especially with regard to their health care.
an old person, especially one receiving special care
geriatric
the state or fact of being impaired, especially in a specified faculty.
impairment
severe and sudden in onset. This could describe anything from a broken bone to an asthma attack
acute illness
a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels — that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
metabolic disease/syndrome
A task or act that allows one to meet the demands of the environment and daily life
functional activities
a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.
chronic disease/illness
Who is approves the activity budget?
administration of facility
Should you make someone participate in activities?
No, you should encourage, but never force
Who manages the activity budget?
Activity director
What are the main requirements of the activity director?
tabulate data collected
balance activities offered
balance the person and abilities with activities
staffing, volunteers, space, supplies, resources, budget
monitoring group sizes
What are some different ways to collect data?
structured questionnaire, interest inventory
Is MDS mandatory in Nursing Homes?
Yes; in order to be a certified nursing home, minimum data set must be collected on each resident.
