Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
CGA - ANSWER - A multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment process to identify medical,
psychosocial, and functional limitations of a frail older person.
Developed to maximize overall health with aging
Explores issues including physical, cognitive, affective, social, financial, environmental, and
spiritual components that influence an older adult's health
A systematic approach should be able to identify a variety of treatable health problems and lead
to better health outcomes.
Possible criteria: - ANSWER - ¡Age
¡Medical condition
¡Psychosocial problems
¡Specific geriatric conditions such as functional disability
¡Previous or predictable high healthcare utilization
¡Considering change in living situation
Components of CGA, Con't - ANSWER - Falls/imbalance (i.e. Tinetti, Get up and Go, Functional
Reach Assessment)
Cognition (MMSE, clock drawing)
Mood disorders (PHQ-9, Geriatric Depression Scale)
Polypharmacy
Social and financial support
Advanced care preferences
Acronym for domains in CGA - ANSWER - Feeble
Fallers
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
CGA - ANSWER - A multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment process to identify medical,
psychosocial, and functional limitations of a frail older person.
Developed to maximize overall health with aging
Explores issues including physical, cognitive, affective, social, financial, environmental, and
spiritual components that influence an older adult's health
A systematic approach should be able to identify a variety of treatable health problems and lead
to better health outcomes.
Possible criteria: - ANSWER - ¡Age
¡Medical condition
¡Psychosocial problems
¡Specific geriatric conditions such as functional disability
¡Previous or predictable high healthcare utilization
¡Considering change in living situation
Components of CGA, Con't - ANSWER - Falls/imbalance (i.e. Tinetti, Get up and Go, Functional
Reach Assessment)
Cognition (MMSE, clock drawing)
Mood disorders (PHQ-9, Geriatric Depression Scale)
Polypharmacy
Social and financial support
Advanced care preferences
Acronym for domains in CGA - ANSWER - Feeble
Fallers
