tasks that are necessary for self-care, such as eating/feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, walking, & transferring (ADLs are tasks necessary for self-care)
A comprehensive Generic Assessment is multidimensional and incorporates:
physical examination and assessments of mental status, functional status, social and economic status, pain, & examination of the physical environment for safety concerns
The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability. Which definition correctly describes one's functional ability?
D.
RATIONAL: functional ability refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society & can include driving, using the phone, or performing ADLs.
The nurse is preparing to perform a functional assessment of an older patient. What is an appropriate approach for the nurse to take?
A. Observe the patient's ability to perform the tasks.
RATIONAL: 2 approaches are used to perform a functional assessment: 1. asking the patient about their ability to perform tasks (self-reports) or 2. observing their ability to perform tasks.
For ppl w/memory problems use surrogate reporters such as caregivers, family members: keep in mind they may over or underestimate the person's actual abilities
Functional ability refers to:
one's ability to perform ADL, including independent living skills such as shopping & housework.
Functional status refers to the person's ability to:
-perform self-care, the ability to negotiate the social and physical environment, & functions needed to support independent living.
Example: Arthritis may affect individuals' ability to dress themselves. (influenced by the health of the individual)
