Restorative Skills Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Restoration 2

Question 1

Which of the following adaptive devices assists a resident with limited hip flexion to put on socks and shoes independently?

Accepted Answer

Long-handled sock aid and shoehorn

Answer

A long-handled sock aid and shoehorn allow residents to dress their feet without bending far forward, compensating for limited hip flexion.

Question 2

What is 'cueing' in the context of restorative ADL training?

Accepted Answer

Verbal, visual, or physical prompts that remind the resident to initiate or continue a task

Answer

Cueing involves prompts that help the resident remember or initiate steps in a task, supporting independence without taking over the activity.

Question 3

A resident can dress their upper body independently but needs assistance with lower body dressing. How should the MDS coding reflect this?

Accepted Answer

Upper and lower body dressing are coded separately based on actual assistance received

Answer

The MDS separately captures upper and lower body dressing assistance levels because a resident may have very different abilities for each.

Question 4

Which positioning device helps prevent pressure injuries while also supporting a resident in bed to perform upper extremity ADL tasks?

Accepted Answer

Overbed (trapeze) table

Answer

An overbed table positions items within reach so the resident can participate in self-care activities such as grooming and eating while in bed.

Question 5

When is a resident considered 'totally dependent' in an ADL per MDS guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Staff perform the activity for the resident with no participation from the resident

Answer

MDS defines total dependence as staff performing the entire activity without any active participation from the resident.

Restorative Skills Practice Test