Functional and Cognitive Assessment of Older Adults in Geriatric Care ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Functional and Cognitive Assessment of
Older Adults in Geriatric Care ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What percentage of the population will older adults compose by 2040? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Over 20%



What age is considered the threshold for older adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS 65 years
of age or older


What are the three age groups of older adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS Young-old (65-
74), middle-old (75-84), old-old (85 and older)


What is the goal of a comprehensive geriatric assessment? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
identify strengths and limitations to prevent functional decline


What does functional ability refer to? - CORRECT ANSWERS One's ability to perform
activities necessary to live in modern society


What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tasks necessary for
self-care, such as eating, bathing, and grooming


What is the purpose of the Katz Index of Independence in ADL? - CORRECT
ANSWERS To assess independence or dependence in daily living activities


What do Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) refer to? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Functional abilities for independent community living