Chapter 14 Flashcards
Instrumental activities of daily living; activities of daily life that require the use of instruments; this could include using a dishwasher or washing machine, using the stove or oven, or using a mop and broom
LADLs
Impaired muscular control due to neurologic damage, causing difficulty in forming and articulating words
Dysarthria
Surgical removal of the larynx
Laryngectomy
A nervous system disorder in which a person cannot perform a task when asked to do so
Apraxia
Tool allows self-bathing without bending, or reaching to wash legs, feet and back
Long-handled bath sponge
Shoes are ties to fit the resident’s feet just once and remain tied; the elastic stretches so the foot is easily inserted into the shoe
Elastic shoelaces
Tool easily grabs items on the floor or out of reach, without bending, stooping, or reaching
Grabber tool
handled tool with wire hook on end that is slipped through button hole, hooks around the button, and is pulled back through the button hole; helpful for arthritic fingers
Button aid
Sock is pulled over the plastic sheath, which is then slid over the foot, covering the foot with the sock; prevents need to bend and stoop
Sock aid
Tool eases putting shoes on without the need to bend or stoop
Shoehorn
Elevated attachment to toilet seat with arms; eases getting on and off the toilet
Toilet seat riser
Assisting the resident with range-of-motion exercises can help
A) prevent contractures.
B) improve comfort.
C) reduce the risk of atrophy.
D) do all of the above.
D)Do all of the above
A physical shortening of the joint ligaments
Contracture
A gradual loss, or wasting , of muscle mass
Atrophy
You can assist the independent resident with exercise or ambulation by
A)using verbal encouragement.
B)being close during ambulation.
C)using a gait belt during ambulation and movement.
D)doing nothing; you do not need to assist an independent resident.
A)using verbal encouragement.
