Deck 32: Rehabilitation

Question 1

Life expectancy of older individuals with serious mental illness tends to be:

A)Shorter than for other older adults
B)About the same as other older adults
C)Longer than other older adults
D)Mental illness does not affect life expectancy

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Families tend to view goals for rehabilitation:

A)In much the same way as professionals on the team
B)Very differently from their elderly loved ones
C)Differently from team members
D)Without regard for needs other than their own

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the relationship between aging and disability?

A)Aging is automatically associated with functional decline and disability.
B)The relationship between aging and disability is a linear one.
C)Growing old does not necessarily have to mean becoming disabled.
D)Disability is most likely to become evident by age 70 for most people.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Of the following,which is NOT a key factor in rehabilitation with older adults?

A)A narrow focus on specific body system and body function deficits
B)Accurate identification and management of medical,social,and psychological problems,in addition to occupational performance and physical functioning issues
C)A thorough understanding of the differences between "normal aging" and pathological changes
D)An understanding of how these "normal aging" and pathological changes interact with the disablement process

Question 5

Older adults are more likely than younger individuals to develop worsening disability as a result of:

A)Gradual and progressive conditions
B)Sudden catastrophic events
C)Infectious diseases and their consequences
D)There are no differences in patterns of disability

Question 6

Therapists helping clients deal with loss and grief should act on all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Listening and reflecting
B)Being present
C)Allowing grieving
D)Emphasizing functional goals immediately

Question 7

Mrs.Bey recently had a cerebrovascular accident that left her with hemiparesis of her right arm and leg.It is unclear whether she will regain use of these limbs,and she reports feeling a great sense of loss.Her loss can be thought of as:

A)Gradual and permanent
B)Sudden and potentially permanent
C)Anticipated and temporary
D)Gradual and temporary

Question 8

An older adult needing long-term rehabilitation after an injury or illness would be most likely to be served in a:

A)Geriatric rehabilitation unit
B)Geriatric assessment unit
C)Acute care hospital
D)Intermediate care unit

Question 9

When working with older individuals who have spinal cord injuries,therapists must be aware that there is exaggerated probability of:

A)Age-related change in sensation
B)Deconditioning due to inactivity
C)Excess muscle mass in unaffected limbs
D)Decline in interest in activity

Question 10

A team comprising an occupational therapist,physical therapist,physician,social worker,and nurse are working with an older client whose primary need is for a new housing situation.The social worker takes the lead,asking for input from other team members to assist in identifying what will be most helpful to the client.This is an example of which kind of team?

A)Interdisciplinary
B)Multidisciplinary
C)Transdisciplinary
D)Ineffective