Functional Status
Functional Status ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is educating an older adult client and a caregiver about the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Scale. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
This is wrong because it describes basic tasks such as bathing, dressing and feeding, which are not part of the IADL scale. These tasks are measured by another scale called the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
This is wrong because it refers to cognitive function and memory skills, which are not directly assessed by the IADL scale. However, cognitive impairment may affect a person’s ability to perform IADLs.
According to the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale, it is an 8-item questionnaire that measures a person’s ability to engage in more complex activities that are necessary for functioning in community settings.
These activities include:.
• Using a telephone.
• Shopping.
• Food preparation.
• Housekeeping.
• Laundry.
• Mode of transportation.
• Responsibility for own medications.
• Ability to handle finances.
The scale can be administered by proxy, through interview, or as a self-report, and it can be scored from 0 (low function, dependent) to 8 (high function, independent) for women, and 0 to 5 for men.
This is wrong because it relates to depression and anxiety, which are not the focus of the IADL scale. However, depression and anxiety may also affect a person’s ability to perform IADLs.
The correct answer is C.
“This scale evaluates your ability to perform complex tasks such as managing finances, shopping and doing housework.”.
According to the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale, it is an 8-item questionnaire that measures a person’s ability to engage in more complex activities that are necessary for functioning in community settings.
These activities include:.
• Using a telephone.
• Shopping.
• Food preparation.
• Housekeeping.
• Laundry.
• Mode of transportation.
• Responsibility for own medications.
• Ability to handle finances.
The scale can be administered by proxy, through interview, or as a self-report, and it can be scored from 0 (low function, dependent) to 8 (high function, independent) for women, and 0 to 5 for men.
Choice A is wrong because it describes basic tasks such as bathing, dressing and feeding, which are not part of the IADL scale. These tasks are measured by another scale called the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Choice B is wrong because it refers to cognitive function and memory skills, which are not directly assessed by the IADL scale. However, cognitive impairment may affect a person’s ability to perform IADLs.
Choice D is wrong because it relates to depression and anxiety, which are not the focus of the IADL scale. However, depression and anxiety may also affect a person’s ability to perform IADLs.