Test bank for Concepts for Nursing Practice 3rd Edition by Jean Foret Giddens
Concept 2: Functional Ability
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse is assessing a patient's functional ability. Which activities most closely match the
definition of functional ability?
a.
Healthy individual, works outside the home, uses a cane, well groomed
b.
Healthy individual, college educated, travels frequently, can balance a checkbook
c.
Healthy individual, works out, reads well, cooks and cleans house
d.
Healthy individual, volunteers at church, works part time, takes care of family and
house
ANS: D
Functional ability refers to the individual's ability to perform the normal daily activities
required to meet basic needs; fulfill usual roles in the family, workplace, and community; and
maintain health and well-being. The other options are good; however, each option has
advanced or independent activities in the context of the option.
REF: 11
OBJ: NCLEX® Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
2. The nurse is assessing a patient's functional performance. What assessment parameters will be
most important in this assessment?
a.
Continence assessment, gait assessment, feeding assessment, dressing assessment,
transfer assessment
b.
Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), vital signs assessment
c.
Sleep assessment, energy assessment, memory assessment, concentration
assessment
d.
Healthy individual, volunteers at church, works part time, takes care of family and
house
ANS: A
Functional impairment, disability, or handicap refers to varying degrees of an individual's
inability to perform the tasks required to complete normal life activities without assistance.
Height, weight, BMI, and vital signs are physical assessment. Sleep, energy, memory, and
concentration are part of a depression screening. Healthy, volunteering, working, and caring
for family and house are functional abilities, not performance.
REF: 11
OBJ: NCLEX® Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
3. The nurse is assessing a patient with a mobility dysfunction and wants to gain insight into the
patient's functional ability. What question would be the most appropriate?
a.
"Are you able to shop for yourself?"
b.
"Do you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair to ambulate?"
c.
"Do you know what today's date is?"
d.
"Were you sad or depressed more than once in the last 3 days?"
ANS: B