Activities of Daily Living Flashcards
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What is the correct way to measure a resident's urinary output?
Answer: Measure in a calibrated graduate and document in milliliters
Urinary output must be measured in a calibrated graduate and recorded in milliliters for accuracy.
When assisting a resident who uses a cane, where should the cane be held?
Answer: On the strong side
The cane is held on the stronger side to provide a wider base of support and reduce weight-bearing on the weak side.
Which of the following is a sign that a resident's dentures do not fit properly?
Answer: Resident has difficulty chewing or develops sores in the mouth
Difficulty chewing and oral sores are clinical signs that dentures are ill-fitting and need dental evaluation.
What should a caregiver do before assisting a resident out of bed each morning?
Answer: Allow the resident to dangle at the bedside briefly to prevent orthostatic hypotension
Dangling at the bedside allows blood pressure to stabilize before standing, reducing the risk of orthostatic hypotension and falls.
A resident with Parkinson's disease is likely to need the most assistance with which ADL task?
Answer: Buttoning clothing due to tremors and fine motor deficits
Parkinson's disease causes tremors and rigidity that make fine motor tasks like buttoning extremely difficult.
What is the purpose of a restorative care program for seniors?
Answer: To help residents regain or maintain the highest possible level of functional ability
Restorative care focuses on maintaining or improving a resident's functional independence through consistent practice and support.