Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Exam Questions and Answers 100%
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What results when valves become thick and rigid? - ANSWER - Decreased cardiac output so
poor circulation and oxygenation in tissues
What challenge does homeostasis pose? - ANSWER - It requires the commitment of the body's
resources
Is the death rate accelerating? - ANSWER - No, despite the increasing of the oldest of old the
death rate is not accelerating
What is the goal, efficiency and success of geriatric assessment? - ANSWER - goal- promote
wellness and independence
Efficiency- the ability to perform rapid screens to identify target areas
Success- Maintaining or improving quality of life
What is the ultimate goal of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)? - ANSWER - To
prevent the decline of the pt
How do the majority of adults live? - ANSWER - Independently
What percentage of symptoms may go unreported? - ANSWER - 1/2-1/3
What is the first rule of history and physical exam? - ANSWER - To treat the problem you have
to document the problem.
What assesses Advanced directives? - ANSWER - Pyscho-social assessment
Exam Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
What results when valves become thick and rigid? - ANSWER - Decreased cardiac output so
poor circulation and oxygenation in tissues
What challenge does homeostasis pose? - ANSWER - It requires the commitment of the body's
resources
Is the death rate accelerating? - ANSWER - No, despite the increasing of the oldest of old the
death rate is not accelerating
What is the goal, efficiency and success of geriatric assessment? - ANSWER - goal- promote
wellness and independence
Efficiency- the ability to perform rapid screens to identify target areas
Success- Maintaining or improving quality of life
What is the ultimate goal of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)? - ANSWER - To
prevent the decline of the pt
How do the majority of adults live? - ANSWER - Independently
What percentage of symptoms may go unreported? - ANSWER - 1/2-1/3
What is the first rule of history and physical exam? - ANSWER - To treat the problem you have
to document the problem.
What assesses Advanced directives? - ANSWER - Pyscho-social assessment
