Functional assessment & ADLs Flashcards
1
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Functional assessment-
A
- Measures performance of skills to handle life
- ADLs- fxn safely at home
- IADLs- fxn safely in community
- Med, psych
- Social
- Financial
2
Q
FA Screening
A
- Vison/ hearing
- Mobility
- Oral health, nutrition
- Elimination
- Cog fxn
- ADL/ IADL
- Home, social envt
- Meds
- Chronic pain
3
Q
Overcome communication barriers
A
- Well lit
- Speak slow
- Introduce self
- Address by last name
- Face at eye level
- Minimize interruptions
- Open ended questions
4
Q
Physical fxn
A
- ADL & IADL by Hx
- Mobility- Get up and go, reach, Romberg, shoulder & hand fxn
5
Q
Cognition
A
- Mini mental state exam
- Mini-cog (clock & recall)
6
Q
ADLs
A
Historical, open ended Q’s:
- Bathing & grooming
- Ambulation
- Transfer
- Toileting
- Eating
- Dressing
7
Q
IADLs
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Historical, open ended Q’s:
- Writing, reading
- Cooking, cleaning
- Shopping
- Laundry, telephone,
- Meds & money
- Transportation
8
Q
Dressing- Independent
A
Doesn’t require shoe tying but can handle zippers, fasteners
9
Q
Ambulation- Independent
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Walking with cane and walker considered independent
10
Q
Transfer- Independent
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- In and out of bed and chair. Must have both
11
Q
Cognitive screening
A
- MMSE
- Geriatric depression scale
12
Q
Nutrition
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4 As:
- Appearance- nourished
- Appetite- good?
- Access- funds and store
- Ability- make meals
13
Q
Elimination/ Incontinence
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DRIP
- Delirium, depression, dementia
- Retention, restricted mobility
- Infection, inflammation, impaction
- Pharmacy, polyuria
