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Week 2 Flashcards

1
Q

according to AARP surveys, the majority of older adults prefer to remain where as they age?

A

in their own home

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2
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trouble reading at close distances

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presbyopia

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3
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name 5 vision changes related to typical aging.

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  • slight decline in visual field
  • slower adaptation to light and dark
  • reduced contrast sensitivity
  • reduced depth perception
  • increased sensitivity to glare
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4
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name 3 common eye conditions affecting older adults.

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  • macular degeneration
  • cataracts
  • glaucoma
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5
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name the 2 main effects of cataracts and macular degeneration on function.

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  • central vision loss

- reading, writing, and recognizing faces

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6
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name 4 effects of glaucoma on function.

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  • peripheral vision loss
  • difficulty navigating through crowds
  • bumping into obstacles
  • difficulty reaching for items
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7
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  • used to evaluate amount of light needed by an individual to read
  • measures amount of light (lux) and temperature (Kelvin) that is ideal for reading
A

LuxIQ/2

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8
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name 4 lighting low vision interventions.

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  • task vs. ambient
  • type of lighting
  • balanced light levels
  • glare filters
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9
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name 3 types of adaptive equipment low vision interventions.

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  • tactile markings
  • contrast enhancement
  • writing guides
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10
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  • coordinated OT and PT services for clients with chronic diseases living in the community.
  • five OT contacts and one PT visit
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multicomponent home intervention program

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name the 4 roles of the OT in a multicomponent home intervention program.

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  • semi-structured clinical interview to identify problem areas
  • observational assessment for targeted areas (safety, efficiency, difficulty, and presence of environmental barriers)
  • client engaged in problem solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors
  • follow up phone call to reinforce strategy use
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12
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name 4 outcomes of multicomponent home interventions.

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  • decreasing difficulty with ADLs and IADLs
  • improving use of strategies
  • reducing fear of falling
  • improving self-efficacy
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13
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name 2 main components of task-specific resistance training.

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  • training in chair tasks

- bed-rise tasks

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14
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describe the functional task exercise program.

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  • 10 min warm up, 40 mins functional task exercise, 10 min cool down
  • perceived exertion of 7-8 on a 10 point scale during the functional task exercise
  • clients/participants record their performance
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15
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name 4 general types of functional task exercises used.

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  • moving with a vertical component
  • moving with a horizontal component
  • carrying an object
  • changing between lying-sitting-standing
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16
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what is the goal of the lifestyle redesign intervention?

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designed to slow age-related decline among community-dwelling older adults

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17
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assists older adults in developing a personally meaningful, healthy lifestyle that is sustainable

A

lifestyle redesign intervention

18
Q

describe the exact method of the lifestyle redesign intervention.

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  • small group sessions 2 hrs/week, plus up to 10 one hour individual sessions
  • identify and implement feasible and sustainable activity-related changes
  • develop plans to overcome obstacles
  • participation in selected activities - rehearsal and repetition of changes
19
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name the 4 components of the lifestyle redesign intervention.

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  • didactic presentation
  • peer exchange
  • direct experience
  • personal exploration
20
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info brought by the OT

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didactic presentation

21
Q

participants tell stories about their own lives, how they meet challenges

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peer exchange

22
Q

“doing” in one’s apartment or community, or in the group sessions

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direct experience

23
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opportunity to reflect on applying concepts to individual concerns

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personal exploration

24
Q

name 5 examples of aging in place strategies.

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  • making their home bathroom more accessible
  • environmental assessment in one’s home
  • caregiver education
  • medical management
  • disease management
25
Q

presbyopia is easily fixed with what?

A

glasses/contacts

26
Q

which type of vision is affected in macular degeneration?

A

sharp central vision

27
Q

what occurs as a result of cataracts?

A

blurring of eyes

28
Q

which type of vision is affected in glaucoma?

A

peripheral vision

29
Q

determines the smallest print that a person can read

A

MN Read assessment

30
Q

classic eye chart at a doctor’s office

A

smellan eye chart

31
Q

if you have glaucoma do you want large print size?

A

no - you lose peripheral vision so if you make things bigger more if it gets cut off

32
Q

which glasses should you wear when you walk?

A

distance glasses

33
Q

helps to evaluate how much light people need to read

A

LuxIQ/2

34
Q

describe when ambient lighting is used.

A

when walking down a hallway or sitting in a living room

35
Q

describe when task lighting is used.

A

cooking, chopping, reading, paying bills, grooming, makeup

36
Q

how many foot candles of light do we need for ambient lighting?

A

30 foot candles

37
Q

how many foot candles of lighting do we need for task lighting?

A

100 foot candles

38
Q

name an example of tactile markings.

A

bump dots - sticker with a raised surface - can help people trail

39
Q

name 4 locations in which contrast enhancement would be a good idea.

A
  • front of steps
  • door frames
  • light switches
  • meals
40
Q

name some examples of moving on a horizontal component.

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walking from their room to the bathroom, community mobility - walking to work or school, carrying laundry from one place to another, carrying groceries from one place to another

41
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name some examples of moving on a vertical component.

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carrying groceries up a flight of stairs, reaching for something on a high shelf - using a step stool

Geriatrics Eval (12 decks)

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