Physical Examination and Health Assessment.

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1. The nurse is assessing an older adults functional ability. Which definition correctly describes ones functiona ability? Functional ability: a. Is the measure of the expected changes of aging tha... t one is experiencing. b. Refers to the individuals motivation to live independently. c. Refers to the level of cognition present in an older person. d. Refers to ones ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society. ANS: D Functional ability refers to ones 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. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. The nurse is preparing to perform a functional assessment of an older patient and knows that a good approach would be to: NURSINGTB.COM a. Observe the patients ability to perform the tasks. b. Ask the patients wife how he does when performing tasks. c. Review the medical record for information on the patients abilities. d. Ask the patients physician for information on the patients abilities. 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 persons actual abilities. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Car [Show More]

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