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Question 1

Which assessment tool is most commonly used to evaluate a senior's functional independence in daily activities?

Accepted Answer

Barthel Index

Answer

The Barthel Index measures a senior's ability to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)?

Accepted Answer

Identifying medical, functional, and psychosocial needs

Answer

A CGA evaluates a senior's medical conditions, functional status, mental health, and social support to create a holistic care plan.

Question 3

Which federal law establishes residents' rights in nursing facilities, including the right to refuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

OBRA 1987

Answer

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) established comprehensive residents' rights and quality standards for nursing facilities.

Question 4

What does the term 'aging in place' refer to in senior care?

Accepted Answer

Remaining in one's own home as long as safely possible

Answer

Aging in place means enabling seniors to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible with appropriate support.

Question 5

Which ADL (Activity of Daily Living) is typically the LAST to be lost in a senior with progressive functional decline?

Accepted Answer

Feeding

Answer

Feeding is generally the last ADL lost as functional decline tends to progress from complex to basic tasks, with self-feeding being highly preserved.

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