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Gerontology & Resident Needs Assessment Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes 'secondary aging' in gerontology?

    Answer: Disease-related changes that are not universal to all older adults

    Secondary aging refers to changes caused by disease or environmental factors, distinguishing them from primary aging which is universal and inevitable.

  2. When conducting a needs assessment for a resident with mild cognitive impairment, the activity professional should FIRST:

    Answer: Review the resident's medical history and care plan

    Reviewing the existing medical history and care plan provides essential baseline information before conducting additional assessments.

  3. The MDS 3.0 Section F addresses which domain relevant to activity professionals?

    Answer: Preferences for customary routine and activities

    MDS 3.0 Section F specifically captures preferences for customary routine and activities, which directly informs activity programming.

  4. Which theory of aging suggests that older adults who remain active and engaged maintain higher life satisfaction?

    Answer: Activity theory

    Activity theory proposes that older adults maintain life satisfaction by staying active and replacing lost roles with new ones.

  5. A resident's Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 6 indicates:

    Answer: Independence in all six ADLs

    A score of 6 on the Katz Index represents full independence in all six basic ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, feeding).

  6. Which age-related sensory change most commonly affects participation in group discussion activities among older adults?

    Answer: Presbycusis (age-related hearing loss)

    Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, most significantly impacts participation in group discussions and social activities.

  7. When a resident refuses to participate in any activity programming, the MOST appropriate initial response is to:

    Answer: Explore the resident's preferences and past interests through conversation

    Building rapport by exploring individual preferences and history is the foundation for engaging resistant residents in meaningful activities.

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