Evaluation and Assessment Flashcards
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A norm-referenced test compares an individual's performance to:
Answer: A representative sample of peers
Norm-referenced tests compare an individual's performance to normative data from a representative sample to determine relative standing.
Which pediatric assessment measures the degree to which a child's disability limits participation in daily activities?
Answer: Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
The PEDI measures functional performance and caregiver assistance across self-care, mobility, and social function domains in children with disabilities.
When an OT rates a client as 'Modified Independence' on the FIM, this means the client:
Answer: Uses adaptive equipment or takes extra time
Modified Independence (FIM level 6) means the client performs tasks independently but uses a device, takes extra time, or has safety concerns.
A therapist uses dynamic assessment with a child to determine not just current performance but also the child's potential with assistance. This is based on:
Answer: Zone of Proximal Development
Dynamic assessment based on Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development evaluates what a child can achieve with guided assistance beyond independent performance.
Which assessment is specifically designed to measure upper extremity functional use in individuals with hemiplegia?
Answer: Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) assesses upper limb function through grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement tasks in individuals with hemiplegia.
An OT administers the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS) to a psychiatric inpatient. What does this tool assess?
Answer: Functional living skills needed for community independence
The KELS evaluates basic living skills including self-care, safety, money management, transportation, and work/leisure to determine community living readiness.