Posttest

The primary aim of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is:

• Diagnosis of a single disease

• Holistic evaluation of medical, functional, psychological, and social aspects

• Identification of surgical candidates only

• Assessment of nutritional status only

Which of the following is not a component of CGA?

• Medical assessment

• Functional status evaluation

• Psychological assessment

• Genetic counseling

An 82-year-old woman with diabetes presents with recurrent falls. Which CGA component would most directly help identify

• Geriatric depression scale

• Timed up and go test

• Mini mental scale examination

• Mini nutritional assessment

An old man with struggling with cooking,finances but is independent in bathing,dressing which tool is best?

• Katz ADL

• Lawton IADL

• Mini mental scale examination

• Geriatric depression scale

A 75 yr old pt with HTN and OA Knee complains of loneliness and poor sleep. Which part of CGA best addresses?

• Medical evaluation

• Social assessment

• Functional assessment

• Cognitive screening

Which of the following is an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?

• Bathing

• Toileting

• Walking indoors

• Handling finances

A 79 yr old man is independent in ADLs but requires help with IADLs.What does this suggest?

• Severe disability

• Early decline needing support for complex tasks

• No need for any intervention

• Institutional care is mandatory

An 82 yr old woman is taking 10 medications,benzodiazepines(sleep). Which risk is MOST associated with this drug class

• Reduced fall risk

• Cognitive impairment and falls

• Increased appetite

• Improved physical performance

An elderly patient is on warfarin, NSAIDs, and SSRIs. What is the most important risk to identify in medication review?

• Renal protection

• Bleeding risk

• Weight loss

• Hypertension

Which micronutrient deficiency is most commonly associated with cognitive decline in the elderly?

• Vit C

• Vit B 12

• Vit D

• Zinc