Author Question: The goal of environmental assessment is to a. Promote independent function b. Detect reasons to ... (Read 14 times)

jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The goal of environmental assessment is to

a. Promote independent function
b. Detect reasons to admit an older adult to a long-term care facility
c. Establish an older adult's housekeeping abilities
d. Assist the family with documenting reasons they should seek durable power of attorney

Question 2

Which of the following is not a level of consciousness?

a. Lethargic
b. Alert
c. Oriented
d. Comatose

cloudre37 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Environmental assessments are performed to identify problems and potential problems. A plan for alternatives or correcting the problem is developed to support the functional ability of the older person. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect. After an environmental assessment of poor housekeeping skills that threaten safety, the older adult may have to have durable power of attorney designated and possibly be admitted to a nursing facility. The goal of the environmental assessment is to support independent function.

Answer to Question 2

A
Lethargy is a description of mood or behavior. Responses B, C, and D all are measurements of level of consciousness.