WEEK 3

Question 1

is a widely used test of cognitive function among the elderly; it includes tests of orientation, attention, memory, language and visual-spatial skills.

Answer 1

MINI-MENTAL STATE EXAM (MMSE)

Question 2

is the most appropriate instrument to assess functional status as a measurement of the client’s ability to perform activities of daily living independently.

Answer 2

KATZ INDEX OF INDEPENDENCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Question 3

is a common method of uncovering health and lifestyle issues prior to an exercise programmed starting.

Answer 3

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE (PAR-Q)

Question 4

is considered a significant component of an older adult’s quality of life.

Answer 4

FUNCTIONAL STATUS

Question 5

This pattern encompasses a sense of personal identity; body language, attitudes, and view of self in cognitive, physical, and affective realms; and expressions of sense of worth and emotional state.

Answer 5

SELF-PERCEPTION/SELF-CONCEPT PATTERN

Question 6

This pattern encompasses the achievement of expected developmental tasks.

Answer 6

ROLES/RELATIONSHIP PATTERN

Question 7

This pattern encompasses the perceived level of health and current management of any health problems.

Answer 7

HEALTH PERCEPTION/HEALTH MANAGEMENT PATTERN

Question 8

This pattern encompasses evaluation of dietary and other nutrition-related indicators.

Answer 8

NUTRITIONAL/METABOLIC PATTERN

Question 9

This pattern encompasses the client’s reserve and capacity to resist challenges to self-integrity, and his or her ability to manage difficult situations.

Answer 9

COPING/STRESS-TOLERANCE PATTERN

Question 10

This pattern encompasses self-management of pain, presence of communication difficulties, and deficits in sensory function.

Answer 10

COGNITIVE/PERCEPTUAL PATTERN

Question 11

This pattern encompasses elements of spiritual well-being that the older adult perceives as important for a satisfactory daily living experience and the philosophic system that helps him or her function within society.

Answer 11

VALUE/BELIEF PATTERN

Question 12

This pattern encompasses information related to health promotion that encourages the older adult to achieve the recommended 30 minutes daily of physical activity on most days of the week.

Answer 12

ACTIVITY/EXERCISE PATTERN

Question 13

This pattern encompasses the sleep and rest patterns over a 24-hour period and their effect on function.

Answer 13

REST AND SLEEP PATTERN

Question 14

This pattern encompasses bowel and bladder excretory functions.

Answer 14

ELIMINATION PATTERN