Client Assessment & Needs Evaluation Flashcards

During an initial client interview for an accessibility consultation, which tool is most appropriate for systematically documenting a client's functional limitations across multiple body systems?

Answer: ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) framework

The ICF framework provides a comprehensive, standardized approach to documenting functional limitations across body functions, activities, and participation.

A client with progressive MS reports difficulty with fatigue management. When assessing home modification needs, which factor should the CEAC prioritize first?

Answer: Energy conservation throughout daily routines

For clients with fatigue-related conditions like MS, energy conservation across daily routines is the foundational functional priority before other considerations.

Which assessment instrument is specifically designed to evaluate a person's ability to perform self-care tasks in their home environment?

Answer: FIM (Functional Independence Measure)

The FIM measures the level of assistance required for self-care, mobility, and cognitive tasks, making it directly relevant to home accessibility planning.

A CEAC is evaluating a client who recently had a stroke. Which sequence of assessment steps is most appropriate?

Answer: Review medical records, interview client and caregiver, then observe function in the home

A thorough client assessment involves reviewing medical history, conducting interviews, and observing the client's functional performance in their actual environment.

When a client's stated preferences conflict with their assessed safety needs, what is the CEAC's most appropriate course of action?

Answer: Present risks and benefits transparently and involve the client in decision-making

Ethical practice requires balancing client autonomy with safety by providing informed choice through transparent discussion of risks and benefits.

Which environmental factor is most critical to assess when evaluating home accessibility for a client using a power wheelchair?

Answer: Floor surface transitions and turning radius clearance

Power wheelchairs require specific turning radii and smooth surface transitions; failure to assess these creates major navigation barriers.

A CEAC discovers during assessment that a client is experiencing caregiver burnout affecting the client's daily care. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Answer: Recommend modifications that reduce caregiver assistance requirements

Recommending modifications that reduce the physical burden on caregivers directly addresses both client safety and caregiver sustainability.