Question 1

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronary artery disease 
B)  Constipation-diarrhea cycle 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Osteoporosis 
E)  Arthritis 
A)  Coronary artery disease 
B)  Constipation-diarrhea cycle 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Osteoporosis 
E)  Arthritis

Question 2

A type of therapy that is based on an ancient therapy called the laying on of hands is known as ________ touch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of therapy that is based...

Question 3

When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________...

Question 4

Patient ________ for elderly patients can help them prevent or manage health problems and remain independent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patient ________ for elderly patients can help...

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased number of pigment cells (melanocytes) 
B)  Softening of the nails 
C)  Atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin 
D)  Increased inflammatory response 
E)  Increased amounts of collagen and elastin 
A)  Increased number of pigment cells (melanocytes) 
B)  Softening of the nails 
C)  Atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin 
D)  Increased inflammatory response 
E)  Increased amounts of collagen and elastin

Question 6

Elderly patients are adults and should be treated with ________ regardless of their physical or mental state.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elderly patients are adults and should be...

Question 7

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced perspiration 
B)  Heat intolerance 
C)  Cold intolerance 
D)  Atherosclerosis 
E)  Joint stiffness 
A)  Reduced perspiration 
B)  Heat intolerance 
C)  Cold intolerance 
D)  Atherosclerosis 
E)  Joint stiffness

Question 8

High cholesterol levels can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries, causing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  diabetes 
E)  osteoarthritis 
A)  hypertension 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  diabetes 
E)  osteoarthritis

Question 9

Which of the following tips will help you communicate more effectively with an older patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply a word when the patient stops to think of a word 
B)  Speak very loudly 
C)  Use a higher pitch when you speak 
D)  Interrupt the patient if your question was misunderstood 
E)  Look for a way to make a connection with the patient 
A)  Supply a word when the patient stops to think of a word 
B)  Speak very loudly 
C)  Use a higher pitch when you speak 
D)  Interrupt the patient if your question was misunderstood 
E)  Look for a way to make a connection with the patient

Question 10

By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least ____ percent of their time caring for older patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  35 
E)  50 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  35 
E)  50

Question 11

The appropriate way to address an elderly patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mrs. Jones 
B)  Dorothy 
C)  honey 
D)  sweetie 
E)  Dottie 
A)  Mrs. Jones 
B)  Dorothy 
C)  honey 
D)  sweetie 
E)  Dottie

Question 12

Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elders can be abused physically, sexually, or psychologically. 
B)  Elder abuse is difficult to detect. 
C)  Bruises from falls and other accidents can be mistaken for abuse. 
D)  Most elder abuse victims are older men with chronic disabilities. 
E)  Some elders choose to neglect or abuse themselves. 
A)  Elders can be abused physically, sexually, or psychologically. 
B)  Elder abuse is difficult to detect. 
C)  Bruises from falls and other accidents can be mistaken for abuse. 
D)  Most elder abuse victims are older men with chronic disabilities. 
E)  Some elders choose to neglect or abuse themselves.

Question 13

Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he has been having pain in his lower abdomen. During the patient interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to find out more details about the pain Mr. Turner is having?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Is the pain there all the time?" 
B)  "Is the pain confined to the lower right quadrant, or does it radiate laterally?" 
C)  "Does the pain seem sharp or dull?" 
D)  "Does the pain occur mostly after you eat?" 
E)  "How would you describe the pain you are having?" 
A)  "Is the pain there all the time?" 
B)  "Is the pain confined to the lower right quadrant, or does it radiate laterally?" 
C)  "Does the pain seem sharp or dull?" 
D)  "Does the pain occur mostly after you eat?" 
E)  "How would you describe the pain you are having?"

Question 14

Elderly patients are more likely than other patients to experience postural hypotension. This is a sign of aging related to the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  integumentary system 
B)  musculoskeletal system 
C)  nervous system 
D)  cardiovascular system 
E)  special senses 
A)  integumentary system 
B)  musculoskeletal system 
C)  nervous system 
D)  cardiovascular system 
E)  special senses

Question 15

In an elderly patient, weakening of the supports of the uterus may cause the uterus to ________, or work its way down the vaginal canal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an elderly patient, weakening of the...

Question 16

Which of the following is not appropriate when working with an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Go along with the patient's misconceptions about his or her condition 
B)  Look directly at the patient and speak clearly without shouting 
C)  Do not stereotype all elderly patients as frail or confused 
D)  Never talk down to an elderly patient 
E)  Pay attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues 
A)  Go along with the patient's misconceptions about his or her condition 
B)  Look directly at the patient and speak clearly without shouting 
C)  Do not stereotype all elderly patients as frail or confused 
D)  Never talk down to an elderly patient 
E)  Pay attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues

Question 17

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shout 
B)  speak rapidly 
C)  repeat questions verbatim 
D)  use a higher tone of voice 
E)  speak in clear, low-pitched tones 
A)  shout 
B)  speak rapidly 
C)  repeat questions verbatim 
D)  use a higher tone of voice 
E)  speak in clear, low-pitched tones

Question 18

You are interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history. She replies to your questions willingly, but when you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suggest a word you think she might want to use 
B)  Ask the question again, but rephrase it 
C)  Tell her the exact word does not matter 
D)  Be patient and wait for her to find the word 
E)  Go on to the next question in the interview 
A)  Suggest a word you think she might want to use 
B)  Ask the question again, but rephrase it 
C)  Tell her the exact word does not matter 
D)  Be patient and wait for her to find the word 
E)  Go on to the next question in the interview

Question 19

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Diabetes mellitus type II 
D)  Hyperlipidemia 
E)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Diabetes mellitus type II 
D)  Hyperlipidemia 
E)  Osteoporosis

Question 20

Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many elderly patients do not understand the...

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

A type of therapy that is based on an ancient therapy called the laying on of hands is known as ________ touch.

When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

Patient ________ for elderly patients can help them prevent or manage health problems and remain independent.

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system?

Elderly patients are adults and should be treated with ________ regardless of their physical or mental state.

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

High cholesterol levels can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries, causing ____.

Which of the following tips will help you communicate more effectively with an older patient?

By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least ____ percent of their time caring for older patients.

The appropriate way to address an elderly patient is ____.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse?

Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he has been having pain in his lower abdomen. During the patient interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to find out more details about the pain Mr. Turner is having?

Elderly patients are more likely than other patients to experience postural hypotension. This is a sign of aging related to the ____.

In an elderly patient, weakening of the supports of the uterus may cause the uterus to ________, or work its way down the vaginal canal.

Which of the following is not appropriate when working with an elderly patient?

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

You are interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history. She replies to your questions willingly, but when you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What should you do?

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

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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