Assessment of the Older Adult
2 main skin concerns - correct answer1) sun exposure
2) signs of abuse
2 older adult cardiovascular abnormalities - correct answer1) carotid bruits: may indicate
arteriosclerosis
2) cool feet and weak pedal pulses: peripheral arterial disease
2 older adult cognition exams - correct answer1) mini mental status exam (MMSE)
2) montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA)
-more sensitive exam
3 ADL assessment instruments - correct answer1) self-report
2) observation of tasks
3) proxy or surrogate report
3 basic ADL examples - correct answer1) walking
2) bathing
3) driving
3 categories of older adults - correct answer1) young-old
2) middle-old
3) old-old
3 common older adult chronic illnesses - correct answer1) diabetes
2) osteoarthritis
3) cardiovascular and neurologic conditions
3 contexts of older adult care - correct answer1) location of healthcare setting:
contributes for ability to perform functional assessments
2) different types of settings: acute care, community, home care, assisted living, etc
3) maintaining independence: exercise and healthcare maintenance
3 factors that contribute to altered cognition - correct answer1) dementia
2) delirium
3) depression
-comparing baseline to present status is ket in detecting these sort of changes
3 functional assessment domains - correct answer1) ADLs
2) instrumental ADLs (IADLs)
3) mobility
3 things that should be included in the assessment of an older adult's ability to perform
IADLs? - correct answer1) proper use of medications
, 2) cooking dinner
3) bathing
5 types of elder abuse - correct answer1) physical
2) sexual
3) psychological/emotional
4) neglect
5) financial exploitation
6 cognitive domains of mental status assessments - correct answer1) attention
2) orientation
3) visuospatial skills
4) memory
5) language
6) higher cognitive functions
6 environmental assessments - correct answer1) physical environment
2) falls
3) older adult drivers
4) sleep
5) spiritual assessment
6) special considerations
8 fall risk factors - correct answer1) muscle weakness, especially in legs
2) problems with balance or gait
3) postural hypotension, dizziness
4) slower reflexes
5) visual problems (ex: poor depth perception)
6) mental status (ex: confusion/disorientation)
7) adverse effects of medications
8) environment (ex: loose rugs, cluttered floor, no grab bars)
activities of daily living (ADLs) - correct answermeasure tasks necessary for self care:
-eating/feeding
-bathing
-grooming (washing, combing hair, brushing teeth, etc)
-toileting
-walking (includes: propelling wheelchair and stairs)
advanced activities of daily living (AADLs) - correct answer-activities older adults
perform as: a family member, or member of society
-includes occupational and recreational activities
-instruments: self-care, mobility, work, recreation activities, hobbies, socialization
-older adults usually set priorities for these activities
2 main skin concerns - correct answer1) sun exposure
2) signs of abuse
2 older adult cardiovascular abnormalities - correct answer1) carotid bruits: may indicate
arteriosclerosis
2) cool feet and weak pedal pulses: peripheral arterial disease
2 older adult cognition exams - correct answer1) mini mental status exam (MMSE)
2) montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA)
-more sensitive exam
3 ADL assessment instruments - correct answer1) self-report
2) observation of tasks
3) proxy or surrogate report
3 basic ADL examples - correct answer1) walking
2) bathing
3) driving
3 categories of older adults - correct answer1) young-old
2) middle-old
3) old-old
3 common older adult chronic illnesses - correct answer1) diabetes
2) osteoarthritis
3) cardiovascular and neurologic conditions
3 contexts of older adult care - correct answer1) location of healthcare setting:
contributes for ability to perform functional assessments
2) different types of settings: acute care, community, home care, assisted living, etc
3) maintaining independence: exercise and healthcare maintenance
3 factors that contribute to altered cognition - correct answer1) dementia
2) delirium
3) depression
-comparing baseline to present status is ket in detecting these sort of changes
3 functional assessment domains - correct answer1) ADLs
2) instrumental ADLs (IADLs)
3) mobility
3 things that should be included in the assessment of an older adult's ability to perform
IADLs? - correct answer1) proper use of medications
, 2) cooking dinner
3) bathing
5 types of elder abuse - correct answer1) physical
2) sexual
3) psychological/emotional
4) neglect
5) financial exploitation
6 cognitive domains of mental status assessments - correct answer1) attention
2) orientation
3) visuospatial skills
4) memory
5) language
6) higher cognitive functions
6 environmental assessments - correct answer1) physical environment
2) falls
3) older adult drivers
4) sleep
5) spiritual assessment
6) special considerations
8 fall risk factors - correct answer1) muscle weakness, especially in legs
2) problems with balance or gait
3) postural hypotension, dizziness
4) slower reflexes
5) visual problems (ex: poor depth perception)
6) mental status (ex: confusion/disorientation)
7) adverse effects of medications
8) environment (ex: loose rugs, cluttered floor, no grab bars)
activities of daily living (ADLs) - correct answermeasure tasks necessary for self care:
-eating/feeding
-bathing
-grooming (washing, combing hair, brushing teeth, etc)
-toileting
-walking (includes: propelling wheelchair and stairs)
advanced activities of daily living (AADLs) - correct answer-activities older adults
perform as: a family member, or member of society
-includes occupational and recreational activities
-instruments: self-care, mobility, work, recreation activities, hobbies, socialization
-older adults usually set priorities for these activities
