Recognizing Functional Abilities in Older Adults Quiz
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What aspect of the patient's response to chronic illness does the Shifting Perspectives Model focus on?

  • The medication regimen prescribed by doctors
  • The physical symptoms of the illness
  • The person's perspective and their shifting viewpoint (correct)
  • The statistical prevalence of the chronic illness

    • When a patient expresses, 'I can not walk up and down the stairs safely,' what aspect of their needs is being highlighted?

  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Social isolation
  • Mobility challenges (correct)
  • Emotional well-being

    • Which statement reflects a positive coping mechanism by the patient with chronic illness?

  • "I go online to be with my friends and exercise with them" (correct)
  • "I am enjoying my life"
  • "I can go up and down the stairs again"
  • "It is nice to have an exercise partner"

    • What is the primary goal of rehabilitation for Mrs. Limza?

    <p>Restore or improve ability to perform ADL’s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment tool might be useful in evaluating Mrs. Limza's functional abilities pre-discharge?

    <p>Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Mrs. Limza's quality of life be enhanced during her rehabilitation process?

    <p>Encouraging social interactions with peers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is observation considered the best way to determine actual ability in acute care or rehab?

    <p>It is a team approach formalized by Occupational Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing factor between acute illness and chronic illness on ADL’s and IADL’s of the older adult?

    <p>Extent of impact on daily living activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of changes in ADL’s and IADL’s can occur quickly and be related to a disease process?

    <p>Changes related to chronic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for an older adult to learn to live with a chronic condition?

    <p>To manage rather than cure the chronic condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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