Question 1

Which of the following is not a factor that may impair or impede nutritional intake in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poorly fitting dentures 
B)  Apathy toward food 
C)  Lack of money for food 
D)  Swallowing difficulty 
E)  Reduced nutritional value of canned foods 
A)  Poorly fitting dentures 
B)  Apathy toward food 
C)  Lack of money for food 
D)  Swallowing difficulty 
E)  Reduced nutritional value of canned foods E

Question 2

Which of the following points is not included in patient education for geriatric patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage regular aerobic exercise 
B)  Provide information about balanced nutrition 
C)  Encourage regular healthcare checkups 
D)  Encourage avoidance of napping in the daytime 
E)  Encourage socialization 
A)  Encourage regular aerobic exercise 
B)  Provide information about balanced nutrition 
C)  Encourage regular healthcare checkups 
D)  Encourage avoidance of napping in the daytime 
E)  Encourage socialization D

Question 3

Elderly patients are defined as patients who are over the age of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  62 
D)  65 
E)  70 
A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  62 
D)  65 
E)  70 D

Question 4

Involuntary leakage of urine is called urinary ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Involuntary leakage of urine is called urinary...

Question 5

Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________....

Question 6

An elevation in blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An elevation in blood pressure over 140...

Question 7

Which of the following is a good way to help elderly patients remember their medications and the appropriate time to take each medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the patient a prescription for each medication 
B)  Encourage the patient to use a medication organizer or a medication box 
C)  Instruct the patient on what each medication is for 
D)  Tell the patient what will happen if he forgets to take his medication 
E)  Call the patient periodically and inquire whether he has taken his medication 
A)  Give the patient a prescription for each medication 
B)  Encourage the patient to use a medication organizer or a medication box 
C)  Instruct the patient on what each medication is for 
D)  Tell the patient what will happen if he forgets to take his medication 
E)  Call the patient periodically and inquire whether he has taken his medication

Question 8

Mr. Hartman is 89 years old and has been living alone in a small apartment downtown since his wife died two years ago. His son Richard brought him to the office for a checkup, saying that when he checked on his father yesterday, Mr. Hartman seemed confused and could not tell Richard when he had last eaten. Mr. Hartman is very thin, but he states that he eats "whenever I am hungry." Which of the following conditions might you suspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elder abuse 
B)  Polypharmacy 
C)  Depression 
D)  Pneumonia 
E)  Neglect 
A)  Elder abuse 
B)  Polypharmacy 
C)  Depression 
D)  Pneumonia 
E)  Neglect

Question 9

The severely debilitating brain disorder that may cause changes in personality, mood, or behavior and for which there is no cure is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bone cancer 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  cataracts 
D)  hypertension 
E)  degenerative joint disease 
A)  bone cancer 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  cataracts 
D)  hypertension 
E)  degenerative joint disease

Question 10

Treatment for depression in elderly patients includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a protein-rich diet 
B)  antidepressants and psychotherapy 
C)  fiber and increased liquids 
D)  distraction and relaxation techniques 
E)  antibiotics and physical therapy 
A)  a protein-rich diet 
B)  antidepressants and psychotherapy 
C)  fiber and increased liquids 
D)  distraction and relaxation techniques 
E)  antibiotics and physical therapy

Question 11

Mrs. Worth is a 79-year-old patient who is in good general health and whose mind is sharp and clear. She has mild arthritis and is a little unsteady on her feet, but she has no major medical issues. Her son has asked her to move in with him and his wife and kids, but she prefers to remain independent. Which of the following guidelines would not be appropriate to help Mrs. Worth live safely on her own?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear reading glasses while moving around the house 
B)  Use a cane or walker as necessary 
C)  Minimize clutter in the house 
D)  Use night-lights in the bedroom and bathroom 
E)  Wear shoes and slippers with non-slip soles 
A)  Wear reading glasses while moving around the house 
B)  Use a cane or walker as necessary 
C)  Minimize clutter in the house 
D)  Use night-lights in the bedroom and bathroom 
E)  Wear shoes and slippers with non-slip soles

Question 12

A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues...

Question 13

The practice of taking multiple medications at the same time is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The practice of taking multiple medications at...

Question 14

The postural abnormality _____ often occurs in elderly women due to a loss of bone density, causing a characteristic curvature of the spine, known as "humpback."

Accepted Answer

A)  kyphosis 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  degenerative joint disease 
D)  arthritis 
E)  lordosis 
A)  kyphosis 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  degenerative joint disease 
D)  arthritis 
E)  lordosis

Question 15

Monitoring of blood ________ is an important part of controlling diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monitoring of blood ________ is an important...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  People over the age of 30 should decrease their caloric intake by 10% to 15%. 
B)  Elderly patients do not require as much protein as younger patients. 
C)  Elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods. 
D)  Energy and metabolic requirements usually increase with age. 
E)  Elderly patients should restrict their fluid intake to avoid nocturia. 
A)  People over the age of 30 should decrease their caloric intake by 10% to 15%. 
B)  Elderly patients do not require as much protein as younger patients. 
C)  Elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods. 
D)  Energy and metabolic requirements usually increase with age. 
E)  Elderly patients should restrict their fluid intake to avoid nocturia.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a typical sign of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Loss of elasticity of the lungs 
C)  Susceptibility to disease 
D)  Increased thyroid function 
E)  Increased shortness of breath 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Loss of elasticity of the lungs 
C)  Susceptibility to disease 
D)  Increased thyroid function 
E)  Increased shortness of breath

Question 18

The field of medicine concerned with the problems of aging is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The field of medicine concerned with the...

Question 19

Against which of the following diseases are elderly patients encouraged to receive vaccination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shingles 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Gastroenteritis 
D)  Colitis 
E)  Measles 
A)  Shingles 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  Gastroenteritis 
D)  Colitis 
E)  Measles

Question 20

Patient ________, or obedience in following the physician's orders, can help them remain healthier and get well faster.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patient ________, or obedience in following the...

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

Which of the following is not a factor that may impair or impede nutritional intake in an elderly patient?

Which of the following points is not included in patient education for geriatric patients?

Elderly patients are defined as patients who are over the age of ____.

Involuntary leakage of urine is called urinary ________.

Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________.

An elevation in blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called ________.

Which of the following is a good way to help elderly patients remember their medications and the appropriate time to take each medication?

The severely debilitating brain disorder that may cause changes in personality, mood, or behavior and for which there is no cure is ____.

Treatment for depression in elderly patients includes ____.

A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints is ________.

The practice of taking multiple medications at the same time is known as ________.

The postural abnormality _____ often occurs in elderly women due to a loss of bone density, causing a characteristic curvature of the spine, known as "humpback."

Monitoring of blood ________ is an important part of controlling diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in elderly patients?

Which of the following is not a typical sign of aging?

The field of medicine concerned with the problems of aging is ________.

Against which of the following diseases are elderly patients encouraged to receive vaccination?

Patient ________, or obedience in following the physician's orders, can help them remain healthier and get well faster.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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