Question 1

A review of the evidence relative to screening of the elderly reveals the highest evidence rating for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vision screening 
B)  Mammography screening 
C)  Hearing screening 
D)  Dementia screening 
A)  Vision screening 
B)  Mammography screening 
C)  Hearing screening 
D)  Dementia screening C

Question 2

When interviewing the older adult with a suspected dementia,it is most important that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental status be evaluated first in order to determine if the patient is a reliable historian 
B)  The examiner use short simple questions and recognize non-verbal signs of discomfort 
C)  Postpone the mental status evaluation for the following visit and establish a rapport first 
D)  The clinician get in contact with a family member to obtain the history 
A)  Mental status be evaluated first in order to determine if the patient is a reliable historian 
B)  The examiner use short simple questions and recognize non-verbal signs of discomfort 
C)  Postpone the mental status evaluation for the following visit and establish a rapport first 
D)  The clinician get in contact with a family member to obtain the history B

Question 3

Timing of the get-and-go test enhances its sensitivity.The process should take less than:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirty seconds 
B)  Sixteen seconds 
C)  Sixty seconds 
D)  Ten seconds 
A)  Thirty seconds 
B)  Sixteen seconds 
C)  Sixty seconds 
D)  Ten seconds B

Question 4

The evidence reflects that comprehensive geriatric assessment should be conducted:

Accepted Answer

A)  On all individuals 65 and older 
B)  On all individuals 75 and older 
C)  By an inter-disciplinary team of professionals 
D)  Targeting the vulnerable and frail elderly 
A)  On all individuals 65 and older 
B)  On all individuals 75 and older 
C)  By an inter-disciplinary team of professionals 
D)  Targeting the vulnerable and frail elderly

Question 5

Evidence-based geriatric assessment instruments available to the clinician:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are largely screening instruments to detect a condition 
B)  Largely do not exist and if they do they have limited clinical utility 
C)  Include screening,evaluation,and measurement instruments in multiple domains 
D)  Have applicability in the outpatient but not the inpatient setting 
A)  Are largely screening instruments to detect a condition 
B)  Largely do not exist and if they do they have limited clinical utility 
C)  Include screening,evaluation,and measurement instruments in multiple domains 
D)  Have applicability in the outpatient but not the inpatient setting

Question 6

What statement is true about nutrition intake in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deficiencies in protein intake are common with aging. 
B)  Malnutrition is the most common nutritional disorder among the elderly living in the community. 
C)  Increased caloric consumption is needed as one ages. 
D)  The serum albumin is a good reflection of protein stores. 
A)  Deficiencies in protein intake are common with aging. 
B)  Malnutrition is the most common nutritional disorder among the elderly living in the community. 
C)  Increased caloric consumption is needed as one ages. 
D)  The serum albumin is a good reflection of protein stores.

Question 7

Assessment of vital signs in the elderly reflect:

Accepted Answer

A)  Errors in blood pressure measurement are rare with automated recording devices 
B)  Shortness of breath in the elderly is rare in the older,deconditioned,and immobile patient 
C)  Older adults prefer a 0-10 pain rating scale 
D)  Older adults could be septic with a temperature within normal limits 
A)  Errors in blood pressure measurement are rare with automated recording devices 
B)  Shortness of breath in the elderly is rare in the older,deconditioned,and immobile patient 
C)  Older adults prefer a 0-10 pain rating scale 
D)  Older adults could be septic with a temperature within normal limits

Question 8

The leading cause of traumatic death in the elderly is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor vehicle accidents 
B)  Pedestrian injuries 
C)  Falls 
D)  Burns 
A)  Motor vehicle accidents 
B)  Pedestrian injuries 
C)  Falls 
D)  Burns

Question 9

The medical outcome study short form 36 remains the gold standard of quality of life instruments.It measures:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental and social domains 
B)  Social domain 
C)  Physical,mental,and social domains 
D)  Physical domain 
A)  Mental and social domains 
B)  Social domain 
C)  Physical,mental,and social domains 
D)  Physical domain

Question 10

What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional decline is synonymous with advanced age. 
B)  Some individuals die of "old age" but have maintained an active and healthy lifestyle. 
C)  Instrumental activities of daily living are preserved longer than activities of daily living. 
D)  It is always possible to prevent functional deterioration. 
A)  Functional decline is synonymous with advanced age. 
B)  Some individuals die of "old age" but have maintained an active and healthy lifestyle. 
C)  Instrumental activities of daily living are preserved longer than activities of daily living. 
D)  It is always possible to prevent functional deterioration.

Question 11

Which is not considered a dimension of symptomatology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Onset 
B)  Physical signs 
C)  Location 
D)  Absence of associated symptoms 
A)  Onset 
B)  Physical signs 
C)  Location 
D)  Absence of associated symptoms

Question 12

A validated tool for assessing cognitive function specific to dementia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mini-cog 
B)  Confusion assessment method 
C)  Yesavage GDS scale 
D)  NuDesc 
A)  Mini-cog 
B)  Confusion assessment method 
C)  Yesavage GDS scale 
D)  NuDesc

Question 13

The best approach to taking the health history is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Start with an open-ended question 
B)  Start with the review of systems 
C)  Focus on the chief complaint 
D)  Complete the history before conducting the examination 
A)  Start with an open-ended question 
B)  Start with the review of systems 
C)  Focus on the chief complaint 
D)  Complete the history before conducting the examination

A review of the evidence relative to screening of the elderly reveals the highest evidence rating for:

When interviewing the older adult with a suspected dementia,it is most important that:

Timing of the get-and-go test enhances its sensitivity.The process should take less than:

The evidence reflects that comprehensive geriatric assessment should be conducted:

Evidence-based geriatric assessment instruments available to the clinician:

What statement is true about nutrition intake in the elderly?

Assessment of vital signs in the elderly reflect:

The leading cause of traumatic death in the elderly is due to:

The medical outcome study short form 36 remains the gold standard of quality of life instruments.It measures:

What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?

Which is not considered a dimension of symptomatology?

A validated tool for assessing cognitive function specific to dementia is:

The best approach to taking the health history is to:

Changes With Aging

Health Promotion

Exercise in Older Adults

Symptoms and Syndromes

Skin and Lymphatic Disorders

Head, neck, and Face Disorders

Chest Disorders

Peripheral Vascular Disorders

Abdominal Disorders

Urological and Gynecological Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

Endocrine, metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Hematological and Immune System Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Nutritional Support in the Older Adult

Chronic Illness and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn

Palliative Care and End-Of-Life Care

Filters

Exam 4: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

A review of the evidence relative to screening of the elderly reveals the highest evidence rating for:

When interviewing the older adult with a suspected dementia,it is most important that:

Timing of the get-and-go test enhances its sensitivity.The process should take less than:

The evidence reflects that comprehensive geriatric assessment should be conducted:

Evidence-based geriatric assessment instruments available to the clinician:

What statement is true about nutrition intake in the elderly?

Assessment of vital signs in the elderly reflect:

The leading cause of traumatic death in the elderly is due to:

The medical outcome study short form 36 remains the gold standard of quality of life instruments.It measures:

What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?

Which is not considered a dimension of symptomatology?

A validated tool for assessing cognitive function specific to dementia is:

The best approach to taking the health history is to:

Changes With Aging

Health Promotion

Exercise in Older Adults

Symptoms and Syndromes

Skin and Lymphatic Disorders

Head, neck, and Face Disorders

Chest Disorders

Peripheral Vascular Disorders

Abdominal Disorders

Urological and Gynecological Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

Endocrine, metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Hematological and Immune System Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Nutritional Support in the Older Adult

Chronic Illness and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn

Palliative Care and End-Of-Life Care

Filters