WGU D118 ADULT PRIMARY
CARE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What is the timeline of the comprehensive geriatric assessment? - ANSWER ✓
usually initiated while the patient is hospitalized, although the assessment and
management are usually done once the patient discharges.
What three categories does preventative health services fall under? - ANSWER ✓
screening for health problems not noticable to patient (BP, SUGAR, cancer); check
for common symptoms that can be overlooked (alcoholism, falls, depressive
states); and administration of vaccines
An eight-week structured group intervention focused on increasing activity and
reducing the risk of falling. - ANSWER ✓ A MATTER OF AGING
This 10-week program is a combination of bingo, exercise, and health education.
This program increases functional fitness, health knowledge, and social
engagement. - ANSWER ✓ Bingosize
A formal regimen focused on low-impact cardiovascular, static balance exercise,
and strength and stretch training that is offered three days a week, with one-hour
sessions. - ANSWER ✓ enhance fitness
An eight-week behavioral change program that blends exercise, group
intervention, problem-solving, and symptom management. - ANSWER ✓ fit and
strong
An ongoing balance and fitness program focused on improving strength among
older adults. - ANSWER ✓ staying active and independent for life
,When was the first time assistive technology was identified as an essential
priority? - ANSWER ✓ Technology-Related Assistance Act (Tech Act) of 1988
What bill came after Technology Related Assistance Act? - ANSWER ✓ Assistive
technology act 2004
What type of device is a modified toothbrush? - ANSWER ✓ aid to daily living
What type of device is a wheelchair ramp, automatic door opener? - ANSWER ✓
access and environmental
What type of device is hearing aid, closed caption service - ANSWER ✓ assisted
listening
What type of device is a picture board, voice box and a letter board? - ANSWER
✓ augmentative communication
What type of device is computer software? - ANSWER ✓ computer software
What type of device includes large print, magnifiers, and books on tape? -
ANSWER ✓ visual aids
Give examples of low tech AT devices - ANSWER ✓ glasses, wheelchairs,
walkers and chair lifts
designed as a team approach to provide comprehensive and continuous care to the
older adult - ANSWER ✓ patient centered medical home
When is this care model most often used? - ANSWER ✓ older adults living
independently within the community
What role do physicians play in the PCMH model? - ANSWER ✓ gatekeepers for
health. primary care physician making patient plan and referral through primary
care to specalists if needed
model emphasizes the importance of older adults being able to stay in their
residence of choice throughout late life, for as long as possible, while they age -
ANSWER ✓ age in place model
, What are some benefits of the aging in place model? - ANSWER ✓ adults stay
highly independent, familiar setting, less chance of isolation and depressive state,
most cost effective1
What are the three components of triple aim? - ANSWER ✓ care for populations,
care for individuals, and lower cost
How does STEEEP relate to triple aim? - ANSWER ✓ goals to help put the triple
aim into perspective
What does STEEEP stand for? - ANSWER ✓ Safe
Timely
Effective
Efficient
Equitable
Patient-centered
Older adults being treated under triple aim have improved in what categories? -
ANSWER ✓ health//function and status., risk status, disease burden, and mortality
reimbursement method in which Medicare payment is made based on a
predetermined, fixed amount. - ANSWER ✓ prospective payment system
This is a system used to classify outpatient visits - ANSWER ✓ current procedural
technology
Which inhaler is a rescue medication? - ANSWER ✓ Albuterol — Short-acting
beta agonist provides rapid bronchodilation.
When are antibiotics indicated for acute bronchitis? - ANSWER ✓ Never
routinely — Acute bronchitis is usually viral.
What lab value confirms diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER ✓ A1C ≥ 6.5% —
Diagnostic threshold per ADA guidelines.
First-line medication for type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER ✓ Metformin — Improves
insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose output.
CARE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What is the timeline of the comprehensive geriatric assessment? - ANSWER ✓
usually initiated while the patient is hospitalized, although the assessment and
management are usually done once the patient discharges.
What three categories does preventative health services fall under? - ANSWER ✓
screening for health problems not noticable to patient (BP, SUGAR, cancer); check
for common symptoms that can be overlooked (alcoholism, falls, depressive
states); and administration of vaccines
An eight-week structured group intervention focused on increasing activity and
reducing the risk of falling. - ANSWER ✓ A MATTER OF AGING
This 10-week program is a combination of bingo, exercise, and health education.
This program increases functional fitness, health knowledge, and social
engagement. - ANSWER ✓ Bingosize
A formal regimen focused on low-impact cardiovascular, static balance exercise,
and strength and stretch training that is offered three days a week, with one-hour
sessions. - ANSWER ✓ enhance fitness
An eight-week behavioral change program that blends exercise, group
intervention, problem-solving, and symptom management. - ANSWER ✓ fit and
strong
An ongoing balance and fitness program focused on improving strength among
older adults. - ANSWER ✓ staying active and independent for life
,When was the first time assistive technology was identified as an essential
priority? - ANSWER ✓ Technology-Related Assistance Act (Tech Act) of 1988
What bill came after Technology Related Assistance Act? - ANSWER ✓ Assistive
technology act 2004
What type of device is a modified toothbrush? - ANSWER ✓ aid to daily living
What type of device is a wheelchair ramp, automatic door opener? - ANSWER ✓
access and environmental
What type of device is hearing aid, closed caption service - ANSWER ✓ assisted
listening
What type of device is a picture board, voice box and a letter board? - ANSWER
✓ augmentative communication
What type of device is computer software? - ANSWER ✓ computer software
What type of device includes large print, magnifiers, and books on tape? -
ANSWER ✓ visual aids
Give examples of low tech AT devices - ANSWER ✓ glasses, wheelchairs,
walkers and chair lifts
designed as a team approach to provide comprehensive and continuous care to the
older adult - ANSWER ✓ patient centered medical home
When is this care model most often used? - ANSWER ✓ older adults living
independently within the community
What role do physicians play in the PCMH model? - ANSWER ✓ gatekeepers for
health. primary care physician making patient plan and referral through primary
care to specalists if needed
model emphasizes the importance of older adults being able to stay in their
residence of choice throughout late life, for as long as possible, while they age -
ANSWER ✓ age in place model
, What are some benefits of the aging in place model? - ANSWER ✓ adults stay
highly independent, familiar setting, less chance of isolation and depressive state,
most cost effective1
What are the three components of triple aim? - ANSWER ✓ care for populations,
care for individuals, and lower cost
How does STEEEP relate to triple aim? - ANSWER ✓ goals to help put the triple
aim into perspective
What does STEEEP stand for? - ANSWER ✓ Safe
Timely
Effective
Efficient
Equitable
Patient-centered
Older adults being treated under triple aim have improved in what categories? -
ANSWER ✓ health//function and status., risk status, disease burden, and mortality
reimbursement method in which Medicare payment is made based on a
predetermined, fixed amount. - ANSWER ✓ prospective payment system
This is a system used to classify outpatient visits - ANSWER ✓ current procedural
technology
Which inhaler is a rescue medication? - ANSWER ✓ Albuterol — Short-acting
beta agonist provides rapid bronchodilation.
When are antibiotics indicated for acute bronchitis? - ANSWER ✓ Never
routinely — Acute bronchitis is usually viral.
What lab value confirms diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER ✓ A1C ≥ 6.5% —
Diagnostic threshold per ADA guidelines.
First-line medication for type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER ✓ Metformin — Improves
insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose output.
