Deck 22: Assessment of Human Performance Across the Lifespan

Question 1

Tests at the participation level usually:

A) Are surveys with self-report
B) Are filled out by direct observation of the client
C) Are not benchmarks of health outcomes
D) Are not relevant in most settings

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health:

A) Has a schema for scoring health outcomes
B) Provides a systematic scoring system across the dimensions
C) Has impacted assessment and documentation in rehabilitation professions
D) All of these

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following differentiates qualitative from quantitative assessment methods?

A) Quantitative assessment is likely to be more reliable.
B) Qualitative assessment relies heavily on professional expertise.
C) Quantitative assessments are more objective.
D) All of these are true.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The standard against which the end result of a health care intervention is assessed is commonly known as a:

A) Goal
B) Outcome measure
C) Result
D) Test or measure

Question 5

Specificity is a term associated with screening tests. It means:

A) The test is able to estimate the probability that an individual has the condition
B) The test is able to differentiate individuals who do and do not have the condition
C) The test should avoid false negatives
D) All of these

Question 6

Enablement theory was developed to describe the fact that:

A) Assessment not directly done on the problem that is the target of the intervention requires "enabling" links
B) Assessment enables the development of a treatment plan
C) Assessment should be ongoing
D) Assessment is not necessary is most settings, but is enabled at certain points in the course of intervention

Question 7

An man comes to the first visit and says his main goal is to be able to take care of himself so as not to be aren't a burden to his daughter. An assessment aimed at identifying the strengths and interfering factors to this goal is considered:

A) A top-down assessment
B) A bottom-up assessment
C) A predictive screening tool
D) A standardized assessment

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of standardized tests?

A) Data analysis is easy.
B) They have strong psychometric properties.
C) Test scores are objective and meaningful without interpretation.
D) Reference group data may be compiled.

Question 9

Which of the following describes tests and measures?

A) Should not require specialized training to administer
B) Are primarily used to determine need for further assessment
C) Should be objective, reliable, and valid
D) Are rarely used by health professionals

Question 10

In the book chapter, a discussion of dynamometry concludes that:

A) Dynamometry is not a commonly used standard measure
B) Dynamometry will determine if a person can pick up a teakettle
C) Dynamometry measures will correlate with but won't predict ability to do functional tasks with the hand
D) Dynamometry has little reliability or validity