Assessing Aging Flashcards
1
Q
What would cause the absence of a red light reflex in geriatric patients
A
Cataracts
2
Q
What are the parts to a physical assessment in a geriatric patients
A
History Physical exam Ortho/neuro exam Chiropractic exam 5 senses
3
Q
What is the key part of functional assessment
A
Activities of daily living
4
Q
Ways to assess functional status
A
Functional status index
Get up n go
Barthel index
Observation of patient
5
Q
What is a way to test cognitive assessment
A
Mini mental state exam (mmse)
Quick test-3 item recall
6
Q
What is an assessment of nutritional health
A
Weight gain/loss
Teeth, tongue, gums, lips, jaw
