Possible Essays

Question 1

List some psychological aspects of aging

(problems)

Answer 1

Loss of role/status (man = breadwinner)

Loss of control over one’s body

Anxiety r/t dependency

Fear of institutionalization

Decreased ability to function in community

Loss of control over home environment

Question 2

What are 3 short-term goals for the rehab patient?

Answer 2

Short-term Goals

1. ) improve strength where there is weakness.
2. ) increase range where there is limited ROM.
3. ) teach skills to develop function where there is impairment and/or loss of function.

Question 3

What are 3 long-term goals for the rehab patient?

Answer 3

Long-term Goals

1. ) Return patient to his/her own home with independent living.
2. ) Return others to a more controlled environment for survival/safety.
3. ) Increase function to the highest possible level while improving quality of life.

Question 4

List 5 ADL’s

Answer 4

Eating, grooming, bathing, dressing, & toileting

Question 5

Patients are classified by the level of assistance needed with the ________, list the 4 levels of care and percentages (how much care you have to do for them)

Answer 5

FIMS (score)

100% total assist

75% max assist

50% mod assist

25% min assist

Question 6

What are 3 barriers to rehab?

Answer 6

1. ) decreased mobility
2. ) decreased endurance
3. ) fragmented benefits (insurance won’t cover much)