GERI FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● what term does AOTA endorse for aging?
Answer: productive aging
●● what was the goal of the WE 1 study?
Answer: assess the efficacy of preventive OT, Lifestyle Redesign®, to
improve health and well-being in ethnically diverse, independent living
older people
●● what was the goal of the Well Elderly 2 study?
Answer: - Replicate the previous results on the positive effects of the
LifestyleRedesign® intervention
- Examine the mediating mechanisms responsible for WE I's positive
effects
- Extend focus from efficacy to effectiveness
●● What were the key findings of WE
Answer: improved health over time, cost-effective, prevented and
slowed decline
,●● equitable use
Answer: same means of use, avoids segregating or stigmatizing-- multi
level toilet seat, automated sliding doors
●● flexibility in use
Answer: provides choice in means of use-- right and left handed
●● simple and intuitive use
Answer: design is easy to understand even if never used before or
regardless of language skills
●● perceptible information
Answer: communicates information effectively regardless of sensory
abilities
●● tolerance for error
Answer: minimizes hazards or errors, safety and warnings
●● low physical effort
Answer: allows user to keep body in neutral position and minimize
repetitive actions
●● size and space for approach and use
, Answer: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach,
manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or
mobility.
●● main changes in digestion of the gut nervous system
Answer: - neurodegeneration of gut nervous system
- decreased gastric secretions
- decreased sensitivity of thirst detecting mechanisms
- dental deteriorations
- decreased sense of smell, slower metabolism, decreased appetite
●● what percent of older adults in nursing homes have below-average
caloric consumption and body weight
Answer: 50%
●● what are the daily macro recommendations
Answer: 50-60% carbs
15-20% protein
30% fat
●● gingivitis
Answer: gum disease with inflammation, redness and bleeding
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● what term does AOTA endorse for aging?
Answer: productive aging
●● what was the goal of the WE 1 study?
Answer: assess the efficacy of preventive OT, Lifestyle Redesign®, to
improve health and well-being in ethnically diverse, independent living
older people
●● what was the goal of the Well Elderly 2 study?
Answer: - Replicate the previous results on the positive effects of the
LifestyleRedesign® intervention
- Examine the mediating mechanisms responsible for WE I's positive
effects
- Extend focus from efficacy to effectiveness
●● What were the key findings of WE
Answer: improved health over time, cost-effective, prevented and
slowed decline
,●● equitable use
Answer: same means of use, avoids segregating or stigmatizing-- multi
level toilet seat, automated sliding doors
●● flexibility in use
Answer: provides choice in means of use-- right and left handed
●● simple and intuitive use
Answer: design is easy to understand even if never used before or
regardless of language skills
●● perceptible information
Answer: communicates information effectively regardless of sensory
abilities
●● tolerance for error
Answer: minimizes hazards or errors, safety and warnings
●● low physical effort
Answer: allows user to keep body in neutral position and minimize
repetitive actions
●● size and space for approach and use
, Answer: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach,
manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or
mobility.
●● main changes in digestion of the gut nervous system
Answer: - neurodegeneration of gut nervous system
- decreased gastric secretions
- decreased sensitivity of thirst detecting mechanisms
- dental deteriorations
- decreased sense of smell, slower metabolism, decreased appetite
●● what percent of older adults in nursing homes have below-average
caloric consumption and body weight
Answer: 50%
●● what are the daily macro recommendations
Answer: 50-60% carbs
15-20% protein
30% fat
●● gingivitis
Answer: gum disease with inflammation, redness and bleeding
