Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Exam Questions and Answers 100%
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comprehensive geriatric assessment - ANSWER - person centered, interprofessional approach
should be completed annually, outpatient
can be adapted and modified for inpatient


older people who receive a CGA - ANSWER - are more likely to stay in their home
less likely to be institutionalized
less likely to experience decline
more likely to experience improved cognition


advanced directions - ANSWER - living wills
durable power of attornery for health care
DNR


power of attorny - ANSWER - indentifies someone to make decisions for the older adult if they
are unable to do so


living will - ANSWER - states wishes regarding treatment at end of life
they do not designate a healthcare decision maker


physician orders for life sustaining treatment - ANSWER - POLST
appropriate for someone at end of life (life expectancy 1-2 years)
communicates what the patient wishes regarding treatment
CPR, mechanical ventilation, ICU, artificial nutrition/hydration
can be used in all settings