Adults with IDD

Background

100

Adults with IDD are at greater risk for this precaution earlier on in age? 

Fall risk 

200

The greatest area of disability in the state of Massachusetts is? 

Cognition

300

People with an IDD are typically at risk for this precaution? 

Aspiration

400

The name of the law that deemed “diseased, maimed, mutilated or disfigured in any way to show themselves in public view". (Wilson,  2015)

The Ugly Law

500

Approximately 60% of people with an IDD have this swallowing disorder? 

Dysphagia

Evaluation

100

When working with a patient with an IDD, you want to assess this to determine the best way to communicate task demands/ability to answer evaluation questions?

Cognition; Level of functioning 

200

You should be very descriptive and elaborate when asking a lower functioning pt. with IDD questions during the evaluation? (T/F)

 False; Simple 2 word phrases, commands

300

You can use this type of demonstration during an evaluation to increase pt. comprehension of a question.

Visual Demonstration 

400

We want to keep an eye out for these items when evaluating a patient with IDD.  

Personal items brought in from home

500

We should always assume the patient is not going to be able to answer evaluation questions. (T/ F)

False

Communication

100

Many individuals with an IDD have experiences some form of this,___ which is why we should always let the patient know what we are doing before we do it. 

Trauma

200

For a patient that is lower functioning, it is best to use this type of commands

1-2 word command; Simple Commands

300

Tips for self feeding is an example of ___?

Caregiver education 

400

You can use this visual aid to help communicate with a pt. with an IDD. 

icon/communication board

500

There was an increase in independence  in ADLs among adults with IDD when this was implemented? 

Caregiver training/education 

Sensory Intervention

100

If a pt. with an IDD has trouble placing their feet on the ground for a sit->stand transition, a tactile and proprioceptive strategy could be ...

Putting their shoes on!

200

If a pt. with an IDD presents with difficulty manipulating eating utensils, this strategy can help provide tactile cues for finger/hand placement

Velcro 

300

If a pt. with an IDD is reluctant to brushing teeth with the tooth brush, you can use this strategy to promote oral care. 

Have patient feel bristles, use oral sponge, promote washing around the mouth with wash cloth 1st

400

If a patient with an IDD is becoming agitated, you can use this strategy to help calm the patient.

Folded/weighted blankets, pillow to squeeze

500

This cart come around and provides different items that can be used to aid in meeting sensory needs.

Courtesy Cart

Environmental Adaptations

100

If a pt. with an IDD is squinting and becoming agitated, we can do this to the environment

Dim the lights

200

This can be a sensory strategy and environmental adaptation if a pt. with an IDD is fidgety

Chair that Rocks 

300

You should never stay with the same patient if they have an IDD. (T/F)

False; Be consistent!

400

Seeing a pt with an IDD at a different time of the day every day is a good way to develop a routine for the pt. (T/F)

False

500

Reducing clutter is a great way to create some structure for a pt. with an IDD in a hospital setting. (T/F)

True!