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Acute Care Back to the Basics: Gerontology

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1.  According to a study by Rogers, Bai, Lavin, & Anderson (2016), which discipline was the only service category where there was a statistically significant relationship between increased spending and lower readmission rates? Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech Pathology Respiratory therapy

2.  The occupational therapy role in acute care includes: Assessing functional level and providing discharge recommendations Skilled engagement in routine Patient and family education All of the above

3.  Steps when beginning the evaluation should include ALL EXCEPT: Ordering them adaptive equipment based on their diagnosis Chart review Ensure orders Nurse check-in

4.  Prior to initiating any mobility in the room, it is important to have the: Chair set up Obstacles removed Lines managed All of the above

5.  Which of the following clients could have a gait belt around their waist? Large sternal or abdominal incision Multiple rib fractures Arm fracture Colostomy

6.  What is the strongest predictor for failure at home? Economic status Family support Gender Cognition

7.  In the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for assessing delirium, the following are features to look for EXCEPT: Acute change in mental status Oxygen sats Inattention Disorganized thinking

8.  Hypoactive delirium is characterized by: High energy Agitation Restlessness Lethargy and somnolence

9.  In the fear of falling cyclical pattern, what directly precedes the weakening of muscles? Inactivity Fall Increased risk of falling Fear of falling

10.  Looking at acute care, what does ACE stand for? Acute Care for Elderly Under Medicare Acute Care with Environmental Mods Acute Care for the Elderly Unit Acute Care Excellent