Deck 23: Geriatric Radiography

Question 1

What is one of the leading causes of death among the elderly?

A) Pneumonia
B) Pancreatitis
C) Bronchitis
D) Emphysema

Answer 1

Pneumonia

Question 2

Elder abuse occurs in many forms,such as sexual,emotional,exploitive,or physical.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Dementia is a natural part of the aging process.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A common fracture site for an elderly person with osteoporosis is the:

A) first metatarsal.
B) distal radius.
C) humeral head.
D) olecranon process.

Question 5

The preclinical stage of Alzheimer disease may be asymptomatic,but evidence of this disease can often be detected on imaging.

Question 6

When imaging the upper or lower limbs on geriatric patients,keep in mind that:

A) many projections can be combined to decrease time and discomfort.
B) mobility and flexibility is often decreased.
C) long bones shrink as age increases.
D) scatter radiation is greater in those with osteoporosis.

Question 7

Which of the following is a warning sign of emotional abuse of an older adult?

A) Sudden change in financial status
B) An increase in insomnia
C) Sudden change in alertness
D) Development of decubitus ulcers

Question 8

A common cause of death in patients with Alzheimer is:

A) hemorrhagic stroke.
B) myocardial infarction.
C) elder abuse.
D) pneumonia.

Question 9

Exposure factors for the elderly:

A) do not require any changes.
B) call for increased kVp.
C) may need longer time settings.
D) often require lower kVp.

Question 10

Aging and disease are considered synonymous.

Question 11

It is inappropriate to address elderly patients as "honey" or "dear."

Question 12

Traditional positioning for a chest radiograph may be difficult for the elderly patient.An alternative would be to:

A) position the patient for an AP.
B) have a CT scan for the chest.
C) wrap his or her arms around the chest stand.
D) leave arms down at the side of the body.

Question 13

Ageism is a term that is used to describe _____ of the elderly.

A) a chronic condition
B) social and psychological changes
C) stereotyping and discrimination
D) preferential treatment

Question 14

What system accounts for almost 50% of disability in patients older than age 65?

A) Cardiovascular
B) Gastrointestinal
C) Musculoskeletal
D) Nervous