Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the life expectancy of older individuals with serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, is significantly shorter than for other older adults. This is due to a combination of factors such as poor physical health, medication side effects, and a lack of access to adequate healthcare.

Question 2

Families tend to view goals for rehabilitation:

Accepted Answer

Families may view goals for rehabilitation differently from team members because they have a unique perspective on the elderly loved one's history and personal desires. While professionals on the team may focus on certain areas of improvement, the family may prioritize different aspects of the elderly person's life.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

While aging can bring about changes that may make certain tasks more difficult, it is not an automatic guarantee of disability. In fact, many older adults are able to maintain their functional abilities well into their later years. Therefore, Option C is the most accurate statement about the relationship between aging and disability.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A narrow focus on specific body system and body function deficits is not a key factor in rehabilitation with older adults. Rehabilitation with older adults requires a holistic approach that involves addressing medical, social, psychological, and functional issues. This involves accurate identification and management of these issues as well as understanding the differences between "normal aging" and pathological changes, and how they interact with the disablement process.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Gradual and progressive conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, and neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, are more common in older adults and can lead to worsening disability over time. Sudden catastrophic events and infectious diseases are less common causes of disability in older adults.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing functional goals immediately may not be appropriate or effective for clients dealing with loss and grief. It is important to allow clients to process their emotions and feelings before focusing on functional goals. A, B, and C are important actions for therapists working with clients dealing with loss and grief.

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:

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Bey's loss of use of her right arm and leg is sudden and potentially permanent due to the cerebrovascular accident. While there is a possibility that she may regain use, it is unclear and therefore the loss should be considered potentially permanent.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A geriatric rehabilitation unit specializes in providing long-term rehabilitation for older adults. Geriatric assessment units are focused on diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions in older adults, but they may not provide long-term rehabilitation. Acute care hospitals typically focus on short-term treatment and stabilization of medical conditions, while intermediate care units are typically used for patients who require less intensive care than a hospital but more than a nursing home.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Older individuals with spinal cord injuries are at a higher risk of deconditioning due to inactivity because they may have limited mobility and may have been sedentary for long periods of time. This can lead to decreased muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance. It is important for therapists to focus on gradually increasing activity levels and incorporating exercise programs to prevent deconditioning. Age-related changes in sensation and excess muscle mass in unaffected limbs may also occur, but they are not specific to individuals with spinal cord injuries and can occur in any older individual. Decline in interest in activity may also occur, but it is not a specific risk factor for this population.

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A team comprising an occupational therapist,physical therapist,physician,social...

Quiz 32: Rehabilitation