CDRE Geriatrics Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update (Already Passed)

CDRE Geriatrics Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update (Already Passed) True or False: Changes associated with normal aging increase nutritional risk for older adults - Answers True Some risk factors associated with changes in nutritional status for older adults include.... 1. Alcohol or drug dependence 2. Changes in _____________ 3. Changes in organ function 4. Chronic disease 5. Chronic or inappropriate ________ or ________ use 6. ______________ 7. Cultural and religious factors 8. Depression 9. ________________ 10. Eating impairment 11. Inappropriate _________ or fluid intake 12. Mobility or impaired functional status 13. Neurological disorders (Stroke, Alzheimer's etc.) - Answers 2. Appetite 5. Medication or supplement 6. Constipation 9. Dysphagia 11. Food Name 7 other risk factors associated with changes in nutritional status in older adults .... - Answers 1. Pain 2. Oral health issues 3. Pressure ulcers or wounds 4. Psychological concerns - low self-esteem, shame, isolation, loss of independence 5. Sensory impairment 6. Socio-economic factors 7. Weight changes Choosing foods higher in energy and protein will help you to: 1. ____________ faster from surgery or illness 2. Build ___________ 3. Gain _________ 4. Prevent further ___________ loss - Answers Recover Muscle Weight Weight True or False: One way to increase energy and protein intake is to skip snacks and instead increase portion sizes at meals ? - Answers False You can increase energy and protein consumption by increasing your intake to a meal or snack every 2-3 hours Name some liquids that would increase energy and protein intake? If these are added to meals or snacks they should be drank after foods are consumed to ensure the patient doesn't fill up on the liquids - Answers - Homo milk - Milk shakes - Yogurt beverages True or False: If unintentional weight loss continues clients are encouraged to drink fluids with energy such as juice and avoid low energy fluids like water, broth, tea, coffee or diet beverages? - Answers True When are nutritional supplements recommended or relied upon ? - Answers If patient is not able to get enough energy and protein from food and drink True or False: Clients in need of extra energy intake can include desserts after meals such as ice cream, baked goods, pudding, apple crisp etc. - Answers True True or False: When clients are in need of extra energy and protein they can include foods like soft drinks, candy, chips and alcohol in their diet in order to get more energy? - Answers False These foods should be avoided. Although they are high in energy they do not provide many vitamins or minerals True or False: If a client is in need of extra protein they can use protein powder ? - Answers True - This can be added to milk or other foods What is another good powdered option besides protein powder for clients in need of more protein? - Answers Powdered milk - This can be added to milkshakes, pudding, smoothies, cereal etc.