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DelorasTo

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When comparing the Older American's Resources and Services (OARS) with the Katz Index of ADLs, what is true?
 
  a. The Katz Index and the OARS both measure only ADL performance
  b. The OARS is a comprehensive assessment tool that measures ability in five areas; the Katz Index measures only ADL perfor-mance
  c. The OARS is used only for older adults in the long-term care setting; the Katz Index is used in all settings
  d. The OARS is not valid for use in older adults who are cognitively impaired, whereas the Katz Index is

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Which of the following are examples of elderspeak? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. A nursing assistant refers to one of her patients as grandma
  b. A nurse attempts to medicate a patient and states, Now come on and be a good girl
  c. A nurse explains a procedure to a patient using simple nonmedical terms
  d. A nurse makes sure that she is directly facing a patient who has hearing loss when she is speaking
  e. A nursing assistant tells a patient, It is time for our bath now


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The OARS evaluates ability, disability, and capacity at which the person is able to function. Five dimensions are assessed: social resources, economic resources, physical health, mental health, and ADLs. The Katz Index only evaluates ADL ability. Both instruments are used in a variety of care settings and are valid for use with cognitively impaired older adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Elderspeak is a form of patronizing speech. Examples include using diminutives or pet names, speaking very slowly, and speaking to older adults as if they were children, or using collective pronouns. Option C is not an example of elderspeak; it is appropriate to explain a procedure using nonmedical terminology. Option D is the correct manner in which to address an individual with hearing loss; facing the patient allows the patient to read lips.


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