Assessments

Question 1

assesses the effectiveness, efficiency, or safety of 3-5 ADL performance including ADLs, IADLs, and some leisure; requires training and rater collaboration; appropriate for anyone 2 and older

Answer 1

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)

Question 2

measures independence in BADL and functional mobility as well as level of personal care assistance needed via observation of task performance and interview of caregiver; for adults and elders with physical disabilities/chronic illness

Answer 2

Barthel Index

Question 3

measure of 6 functional ADL tasks that require process based on Allen’s cognitive disabilities; determines ability to live independently for adults/elders with psychiatric and/or cognitive dysfunction

Answer 3

Cognitive Performance Test

Question 4

assessment of severity of disability determined by observation of six performance areas and assistance needed (1-7); versions for adults who are not functionally independent and children 6 months-7 years

Answer 4

functional independence measure (FIM)

Question 5

measure of the level of independent functioning and type of assistance required for 6 areas via observation or client interview for adults/older adults with chronic illness

Answer 5

Kantz Index of ADLs

Question 6

assessment of judgement, planning, and organization to perform a simple cooking task (cooked pudding from mix); for use with cognitive dysfunctions

Answer 6

kitchen task assessment (KTA)

Question 7

assessment of independent functioning in ADLs; 170 items in 6 areas via observation; used from 6 months-older adulthood

Answer 7

Klein-Bell Activities of Daily Living Scale (K-B)

Question 8

assessment of knowledge and performance of 17 basic living skills needed to live independent in 5 main areas (self-care, safety/health, money management, community mobility/telephone, employment/leisure); adolescents/adults/older adults with psychiatric illness

Answer 8

Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

Question 9

assessment of performance of living skills needed to function in the expected environment; 13 ares screened for relevance then administered with standardized procedures (times)

Answer 9

Milwaukee Evaluation of Daily Living Skills (MEDLS)

Question 10

assessment of level of impairment in ADLs according to Allen’s cognitive levels on 6 physical scales and 8 instrumental scales via observation, self-report, and caregiver report; for adults and elders with cognitive impairment

Answer 10

routine task inventory

Question 11

assessment of functional performance and identification of difficulties in 18 BADL tasks in 4 main areas (personal care, housekeeping, work/leisure, financial); includes motivational questionnaire; adolescents-older adults with psychiatric illness

Answer 11

scoreable self-care evaluation

Question 12

assessment to determine ability to shop for groceries using grocery list; measures accuracy, time, redundancy as well as observation of strategies; for cognitive impairment that interferes with community living

Answer 12

test of grocery shopping skills (TOGSS)

Question 13

at what level of a SCI is a person independent in all self care

Answer 13

T6-L4

Question 14

what does the PLISSIT model stand for and what is it used for

Answer 14

sexual expression
permission to discuss
limited information provided to ensure accurate knowledge
specific suggestions
intensive therapy

Question 15

assessment of perception of meaning of leisure and the extent of participation via a questionnaire to rate level of participation in 23 activities

Answer 15

activity index

Question 16

assessment of level of interest in 80 leisure activities, additional activities, and evolution over times via a checklist and interview

Answer 16

interest checklist

Question 17

assessment of leisure experience and motivational and situational influence via a questionnaire; adults and 9-14

Answer 17

leisure diagnostic battery (LDB)

Question 18

assessment of perception that leisure pursuits are meeting personal needs in 6 categories (psychological, educational, social, relaxation, physiological, aesthetic); for adults and older adults

Answer 18

leisure satisfaction questionnaire

Question 19

assessment of enjoyment, motivational source, perception of competence, and participation via a questionnaire for adults and older adults

Answer 19

meaningfulness of activity scale

Question 20

assessment of energy expended during leisure activities for adults via an interview of 63 physical activities; used to examine physical health, disease, cardiovascular fitness, and weight control

Answer 20

Minnesota Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire

Question 21

assessment of child/adolescent developmental level and adequacy of the play environment via a semi-structured interview with the parent/caregiver for children and adolescents

Answer 21

play history

Question 22

observation of behavior in 4 dimensions for a 15-30 minute time period via observation of space management, material management, imitation, and participation; comparison to age norms

Answer 22

preschool play scale

Question 23

screen to identify deficits in performance areas/components that could impact work; includes prevocational interests, current ability level, standardized assessment (aptitude and behavior), and previous employment

Answer 23

prevocational assessment

Question 24

assessment of capabilities in relation to one of several dimensions: physical demands, critical demands of job and occupational group, demands of competitive employment

Answer 24

functional capacity evaluation (FCE)

Question 25

work assessment using real or simulated work activities (Valpar, BTE)

Answer 25

work capacity evaluation

Question 26

evaluation of the expectations, supports, ergonomics, essential functions, marginal functions, and potential reasonable accommodations

Answer 26

job site analysis

Question 27

assessment of capacity for lifting, carrying, climbing, pulling/pushing, balance, motor coordination, standing, whole body ROM, finger/hand dexterity; formal training required for scoring and interpretation

Answer 27

EPIC Functional Evaluation System

Question 28

assessment of work-related skills in 14 major areas (cognitive/motor); 15 tasks with checklist of difficulties, time, behavior; for adolescents and pre-adolescents with learning disabilities

Answer 28

Jacob's Prevocational Assessment (JPVA)

Question 29

assessment of prevocational, vocational, educational abilities of individuals with disabilities and or sociocultural disadvantages (16+); pre screening interview, work samples, and assessment tools used; 3 day workshop required for administration/scoring

Answer 29

McCarron Dial System

Question 30

assessment of vocational areas of interest and/or patterns of interest in a number of vocational areas for adolescents and adults with learning/developmental disability; pictures presented with client selecting preferences; score represent vocational complexity

Answer 30

Reading-Free Vocational Interest Inventory

Question 31

assessment of occupational performance on 154 real and simulated items based on interest for adults with physical and psychiatric disorders; performance compared to age matched norms

Answer 31

Smith Physical Capacity Evaluation

Question 32

assessment of groups of skills required for specific employment and basic functional capabilities; includes 23 work samples and rating of 17 worker behavior characteristics; compared to industrial standard

Answer 32

valpar component work sample (VCWS)

Question 33

assessment of student interest in 8 employment areas for adolescents unclear about vocational interests via a questionnaire with 112 forced choice statements' compared to established norms for compatible college majors

Answer 33

vocational interest inventory-revised (VII-R)

Question 34

assessment of psychosocial and environmental factors related to past work experience, job setting, and ability to return to work via a structure interview

Answer 34

worker role interview

Question 35

interdisciplinary approach with real or simulated work activities to transition between acute care and return to work; productivity, safety, physical tolerance, work behavior (requires CARF accreditation)

Answer 35

work hardening

Question 36

provided by one discipline with real or simulated work activities for transition between acute care and return to work; flexibility, strength, movement, endurance (accreditation not required)

Answer 36

work conditioning

Question 37

participants in sheltered workshops get paid at a ________ rate

Answer 37

per piece

Question 38

participants in transitional employment and supported employment programs get paid at a ________ rate

Answer 38

competitive

Question 39

what assessments can be used to assess sleep

Answer 39

barth time construction and activities configuration

Question 40

what sleep syndrome should be referred to a physician immediately

Answer 40

obstructive sleep apnea