Restorative Skills Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Restoration

Question 1

Which of the following is classified as a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?

Accepted Answer

Bathing

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Managing finances

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Using public transportation

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Shopping for groceries

Question 2

When assisting a resident with dressing as a restorative intervention, which approach is correct?

Accepted Answer

Allow the resident to do as much as possible independently, assisting only as needed

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Dress the resident completely to ensure it is done correctly

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Only allow therapy staff to assist with dressing activities

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Skip dressing if it takes longer than 10 minutes

Question 3

Which dressing technique is recommended for a resident with left-sided weakness when putting on a shirt?

Accepted Answer

Dress the weaker left arm first, then the stronger right arm

Answer

Dress the stronger right arm first for ease

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Have staff fully dress the resident to prevent fatigue

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Dressing order does not matter for shirts

Question 4

What adaptive equipment might help a resident with limited hand grip strength eat independently?

Accepted Answer

Built-up handle utensils

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A standard metal fork and knife

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A straw for all foods

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Pureeing all foods regardless of swallowing ability

Question 5

A resident with dementia resists morning care. Which restorative approach is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use a calm, step-by-step approach with simple instructions and allow the resident to participate

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Complete all care quickly while the resident is distracted

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Skip morning care until the resident cooperates

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Use two-person hold technique to ensure care is completed

Question 6

What is the purpose of hand-over-hand technique in restorative ADL training?

Accepted Answer

To guide the resident's hands through a task while allowing them to feel the movement pattern

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To hold the resident's hands to prevent unsafe movement

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To demonstrate a task without the resident touching anything

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To restrain a combative resident during personal care