Acute care: Geriatrics
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Questions and Answers
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The area of geriatrics deals with the older population, generally aged _____+
Correct Answer(s)
65 - 2.
Macular degeneration (simulation shown here) affects the center of the visual field; ________________ vision is not affected.
Correct Answer(s)
peripheral, Peripheral - 3.
Which of the following is NOT an effect/consequence of aging on the nervous system?
- A.
Intellectual decline
- B.
Reduction of brain size
- C.
Loss of balance
- D.
Slower central processing
Correct Answer
A. Intellectual decline -
- 4.
The eye pathology shown here is a _______________, characterized by opacity of the eye's lens.
Correct Answer
Cataract, cataract - 5.
An _________________ is a tumor of cranial nerve VIII (the vestibulocochlear nerve).
Correct Answer
Acoustic neuroma, acoustic neuroma, Acoustic Neuroma, acoustic Neuroma - 6.
BPPV stands for
Correct Answer
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo - 7.
True statements regarding dementia include: (check all that apply)
- A.
Depression and anxiety can be symptoms of dementia
- B.
Dementia is a normal part of the aging process
- C.
Patients with dementia may have moments of clarity and lucidity
- D.
Dementia is often reversible
Correct Answer(s)
A. Depression and anxiety can be symptoms of dementia
C. Patients with dementia may have moments of clarity and lucidity -
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a restraint alternative?
- A.
An alarm system that alerts staff when patient tries to leave wheelchair
- B.
A belt that fastens behind the patient
- C.
A belt that fastens in front of the patient
- D.
An anti-skid mat on the wheelchair seat
Correct Answer
B. A belt that fastens behind the patient -
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Which of the following are leading causes of death in geriatric patients? (Check ALL that apply)
- A.
Tuberculosis
- B.
Cancer
- C.
Cerebrovascular disease
- D.
Diabetes mellitus
- E.
Heart disease
Correct Answer(s)
B. Cancer
C. Cerebrovascular disease
E. Heart diseaseExplanation
Leading causes of death
#1: Heart disease #2: Cancer #3: Cerebrovascular diseaseRate this question:
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- 10.
Neglect, theft, and sexual misconduct toward geriatric patients are all forms of ______________.
Correct Answer(s)
Elder abuse, elder abuse, Elder Abuse, elder Abuse
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