Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and ...

[justinmsk]

Which functional assessment tool asks about the mechanical and psychological factors affecting an older adult's ability to maintain an adequate diet?
 
  a. Katz Index
  b. FANCAPES
  c. Functional Independence Measure
  d. Older American's Resources and Service

Question 2

An older adult is vitamin deficient. Which of the following does the nurse offer to the older adult to provide the important missing vitamin for maintaining healthy skin and enhancing tissue repair?
 
  a. Carrot sticks c. Orange slices
  b. Nonfat milk d. Unsalted nuts

[HandsomeMarc]

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. The Katz Index assigns a score to an older adult's level of dependence in performing activities of daily living (ADLs).
B Correct. FANCAPES is a prioritized and comprehensive functional assessment tool used to evaluate basic needs and the older adult's ability to meet those needs; it asks pointed questions about fluids, aeration, nutrition, communication, activity, pain, elimination, and socialization.
C Incorrect. The Functional Independence Measure is the most comprehensive as-sessment for the rehabilitation setting and includes the evaluation of ADLs, mo-bility, cognition, and social functioning.
D Incorrect. The OARS tool examines an older adult's ability, disability, and ca-pacity to function in five categories.

Answer to Question 2

C
Orange slices provide vitamin C, which is important for healthy tissues and gums, tissue repair and healing, and the maintenance of blood vessels. Although carrots sticks are a good source of beta carotene, fiber, and vitamin A and important in the formation of epithelial tissue and al-though milk provides calcium for bone strength and protein for tissue repair, neither carrots nor milk address vitamin deficiency. Unsalted nuts provide healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients but not vitamin C.