Geriatric and Pediatric Imaging & Patient Care Review Activity

Which branch of medicine specifically deals with the aged and the problems of aging?

• Gerontology

• Pediatrics

• Geriatrics

• Oncology

Geriatric patients are generally defined as persons older than what age?

• 50

• 60

• 65

• 70

What is the multidisciplinary study of old age and the process of aging?

• Gerontology

• Geriatrics

• Epidemiology

• Sociology

Gerontology includes specialized fields focused on illness prevention, illness management, health maintenance, and what other aspect for the aged?

• Imaging procedures

• Medications

• Quality of life

• Surgical procedures

Which demographic group among elders is more likely to have an income at or below the poverty level?

• Married elders

• Elders with adult children

• Single and minority elders

• Elders with 2 or more homes

The presence of injuries in an elder is always evidence of abuse.

• True

• False

What form of elder abuse involves nonconsensual sexual contact of any kind?

• Physical abuse

• Emotional abuse

• Sexual abuse

• Exploitation

The illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of funds, property, or assets of a senior is categorized as which form of elder abuse?

• Neglect

• Abandonment

• Exploitation

• Physical abuse

What form of elder abuse is defined as the failure of a person to perform essential, self-care tasks, threatening their own health or safety?

• Neglect

• Abandonment

• Exploitation

• Self-neglect

Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, and unusual weight loss are potential indicators of what form of elder abuse?

• Emotional abuse

• Exploitation

• Neglect

• Physical abuse