Problem Solving

Question 1

What is included in this category?

Answer 1

Reasonable, safe, and timely decision-making about financial, social, and personal affairs and ability to initiate, sequence, and self-correct tasks to solve problems

Question 2

What is an important question to consider for this category?

Answer 2

Does the pt recognize there is a problem and seek a solution?

Question 3

1

Answer 3

Total A
…solves ROUTINE problems < 25% of the time, does not recognize a problem exists, may require 1-on-1 S, may nee restraint for safety

Question 4

2

Answer 4

Max direct
…solves ROUTINE problems 25-49% of the time, may need direction more than 1/2 of time to initiate or complete simple ADLs, may need restraint for safety

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Mod direct

…solves ROUTINE problems 50-74% of the time

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Min direct

…solves ROUTINE problems 75-90% of the time

Question 7

5

Answer 7

S/Setup

…solves ROUTINE problems > 90% of the time, cues, S in stressful situations prompting NO MORE THAN 10% of the time

Question 8

6

Answer 8

Mod I

…extra time for COMPLEX problems

Question 9

7

Answer 9

I

…I with COMPLEX problems

Question 10

Is there s “0” category?

Answer 10

NO - 1 (Total A) is the lowest category

Question 11

What is the minimum score a pt can receive if they can solve complex problems?

Answer 11

6 = Mod I

Question 12

What is the maximum score a pt can receive if the CAN NOT solve complex problems, even with extra time given to do so?

Answer 12

5 = S/Setup

Question 13

Hint - complex problems:

Answer 13

Finance
D/C plans
Self med administration
Employment

Question 14

Hint - routine problems:

Answer 14

Assistance needs for:

• toileting
• eating
• dressing
• daily care