10: Functional Ability Flashcards

1
Q

T/F Functional changes can be a marker for illnesses.

A

True. Especially with urinary tract or respiratory infections.

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The decreased ability to meet one’s own needs, including the functions allowing for mobility, cognition, eating, toileting, dressing, hygiene, shopping, cooking, and managing money.

A

Functional Decline

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3
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What 2 indexes can help measure ADLs?

A
  1. Katz Index - Measure areas of daily living and provides hierarchical approach.
  2. Barthel Index - Measure ability rather than performance.
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4
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Any person is at risk for malnutrition when they are unable to consume adequate amounts of food for _____ days.

A

10

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5
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T/F Elders who are overweight have a significant risk for malnutrition.

A

True

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6
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Health in elders is defined in terms of _____.

A

Function

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7
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The ability to meet one’s own needs, in either basic skills or in more complex skills such as home management.

A

Functional Ability

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8
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What scale measures instrumental ADLs?

A

Lawton Scale - Telephone, shopping, food prep, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medications, finances, driving.

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9
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What is the ABCD of dietary assessment?

A

A - Anthropometrics
B - Biochemical parameters
C - Clinical assessment
D - Dietary history

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10
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T/F Functional ability may support a decision to treat or not treat an acute problem.

A

True

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