Assesment

Question 1

What is a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Answer 1

Diagnostic process that takes into account the medical, psychological and functional capacity as well as the social situation of an elderly person
Used to create the best treatment plan

Question 2

What is included in the medical section of a CGA

Answer 2

Problem list - detailed PC
Co-morbid conditions and their severity
Medication review
Nutritional status

Question 3

What is included in the psychological section of a CGA

Answer 3

mental status
cognitive function
mood/depression testing

Question 4

What is included in the functional section of a CGA

Answer 4

Basic and extended activities of daily living
Activity/exercise status
Gait and balance

Question 5

What is included in the social/environmental section of a CGA

Answer 5

Informal needs and assets
Social/family circle
Care resource eligibility
Safety

Question 6

What are frailty syndromes

Answer 6

any medical problem that contributes to frailty
Not diagnosis in itself - must find the underlying cause
Includes: off legs, falls, confusion, polypharmacy and continence issues

Question 7

What is included in a problem list

Answer 7

Fragility syndromes - falls, confusion etc
Any other medical issues
Include non-medical problems

Question 8

What are the benefits of a CGA

Answer 8

Improves function and cognition long-term
Reduced mortality when used
Shows the bigger picture

Question 9

What is the trend between age and number of co-morbid conditions

Answer 9

As age increases so does the number of co-morbid conditions