OTD 423 Exam 1 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
Which of the following is a clinician rated assessment
Balance confidence scale
berg
fall behavioral scale - answer>>>Berg
With the Berg Balance Assessment a score of 47 means that a person needs assistance. -
answer>>>False
The picture represents how the world might look with which visual condition? - answer>>>Diabetic
retinopathy
Which of the below definitions describes the Cross-Linking theory? - answer>>>States accumulation of
cross-linked proteins damages cells and tissues, slowing down bodily processes and thus result in aging
All of the following are risk factors for falls among older adults EXCEPT
Having postural hypotension
Having a visual deficit
Having a minimum of 2 medications
Having a cognitive impairment - answer>>>Having a minimum of 2 medications
After being outside on a sunny day, an older adult walks into a dark restaurant and bumps into a table.
This is likely due to a problem with... - answer>>>Accommodation
If you work with this generation you should use a more cooperative "team" approach with
teaching/learning and should try to make the person feel like a "star". - answer>>>Baby boomers
Which of the following is true about gait and aging? - answer>>>Gait involves less automatic steps
, AOTA proposed many priority areas for OT practice in aging - answer>>>aging in place and livable
communities, caregiving and occupational health of caregivers, and promoting healthy occupations in
institutions
what is the current percentage of older Americans over 65? - answer>>>54.1%
what percentage of older adults in the US have obtained a Bachelor's degree or higher? - answer>>>33%
Between 1970 and 2020, the percentage of older persons who had completed high school rose from
28% to 89%
Why is this important to consider? - answer>>>For health literacy
what is the major source of income for most of the elderly - answer>>>social security
__/10 individuals aged 65 and older receive social security benefits - answer>>>9/10
Among elderly Social Security beneficiaries, 50% of married couples and 70% of unmarried persons
receive 50% or more of their income from what. - answer>>>Social security
Among elderly Social Security beneficiaries, 21% of married couples and about 45% of unmarried
persons rely on Social Security for __ or more of their income. - answer>>>90%
What is the primary Source of Health Insurance for Older Adults? - answer>>>Medicare
What percentage of older adults over 65 are still working? - answer>>>18%
what percentage of older adults live alone? - answer>>>27%
about 28% of all older persons live alone - answer>>>true
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