Author Question: The nurse is preparing to perform a functional assessment of an older patient and knows that a good ... (Read 55 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing to perform a functional assessment of an older patient and knows that a good approach would be to:

a. Observe the patient's ability to perform the tasks.
b. Ask the patient's wife how he does when performing tasks.
c. Review the medical record for information on the patient's abilities.
d. Ask the patient's physician for information on the patient's abilities.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability. Which definition correctly describes one's functional ability? Functional ability:

a. Is the measure of the expected changes of aging that one is experiencing.
b. Refers to the individual's motivation to live independently.
c. Refers to the level of cognition present in an older person.
d. Refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society.

frejo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Two approaches are used to perform a functional assessment: (1) asking individuals about their ability to perform the tasks (self-reports), or (2) actually observing their ability to perform the tasks. For persons with memory problems, the use of surrogate reporters (proxy reports), such as family members or caregivers, may be necessary, keeping in mind that they may either overestimate or underestimate the person's actual abilities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Functional ability refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society and can include driving, using the telephone, or performing personal tasks such as bathing and toileting.