2.2. Geriatrics - Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Question 1

What is the Definition of Frailty?

Answer 1

Increased Risk of Death / Debility following Exposure to an Environmental Stressor
A Reduced Ability to Withstand Illness without Loss of Function

Question 2

What does Dyshomeostasis lead to?

Answer 2

Multiple Body Systems being involved in 1 Illness - Disruption in Multiple “Health Domains”

Question 3

What are Typical Geriatric Syndromes of Presentation?

Answer 3

1. Falls
2. Immobility - Off Legs
3. Functional Decline - Not Coping
4. Delirium

Question 4

In a Geriatric Assessment, What Medical information needs to be considered?

Answer 4

1. Pathological vs Physiological
2. Reversible vs Non-Reversible
3. Multiple Concomitant Problems vs Iatrogenic Harm
4. Chronic Disease vs Curable

Question 5

In a Geriatric Assessment, What Psychological information needs to be considered?

Answer 5

1. Mood - Low Mood / Anxiety
2. Confidence - Fear of Falling Syndrome
3. Cognition - Delirium / Dementia

Question 6

In a Geriatric Assessment, What Functional information needs to be considered?

Answer 6

1. Mobility - Transfer / Mobilising
2. Activities of Daily Living
3. Community Living Skills

Question 7

In a Geriatric Assessment, What Behavioral information needs to be considered?

Answer 7

1. Unhealthy Eating
2. Smoking
3. Drinking
4. Activities / Pastimes
5. Occupation

Question 8

In a Geriatric Assessment, What Nutritional information needs to be considered?

Answer 8

1. Poor Nutrition leads to Ill Health
2. Ill Health leads to Poor Nutrition
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Question 9

In a Geriatric Assessment, What Social information needs to be considered?

Answer 9

1. Support Networks - Practical / Emotional / Formal / Informal
2. Potential for Abuse - Financial / Physical / Sexual / Neglect