Which of the Following Activities Are Tailored to Older Patients

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities are tailored to older patients who need adaptations to accommodate physical disabilities?

• A) Recommending a powered toothbrush to assist in brushing
• B) Dimming lights to make reading easier
• C) Recommending that a caregiver complete oral hygiene so the patient will not tire
• D) Oversimplifying instructions owing to cognitive declines that accompany physical changes
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Two-Track Mind

The concept that the human mind simultaneously processes information on both an unconscious and conscious level.

Masking Stimulus

A stimulus that interferes with the perception of another stimulus, often used in psychological experiments to test sensory thresholds or attention.

Priming

The process by which recent experiences increase the accessibility of a schema, trait, or concept, influencing responses.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology stating that the smallest perceptible change in a stimulus is proportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus.