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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Questions with Complete Solutions
According to the 2010 census, how many Americans are over the age of 65? - ANSWER - 40
million


According to the 2010 census, how many Americans are over the age of 85? - ANSWER - 5
million


According to federal studies on aging and health, more than _________ of those over 65 report
at least one disability, and _______________ of those over 80 have at least one chronic
condition such as arthritis or HTN. - ANSWER - HALF ; 3-quarters


arterosclerosis - ANSWER - Hardening of arteries (the most common cholesterol-like deposits
(plaque) in arteries)


orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER - temporary low BP and dizziness when suddenly rising from
a sitting or reclining position


4 valves of the heart - ANSWER - Aortic, Pulmonic, Tricuspid, and Mitral


Osteoporosis - ANSWER - a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily


A comprehensive geriatric assessment focuses attention on: - ANSWER - functional, mental,
social capacity, economic, environment ( hazards and elder abuse), advanced directives, sexual
health, spiritual issues, and the risk of alcoholism and suicide


Lawton scale for ADLs - ANSWER - assessment of patient's ability to complete ADLs


History & Functional assessment - ANSWER - -use open ended questions
- HIPAA
- med Hx

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