Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Question 1

What are the important items to be taken in history of a Geriatric patient?

Answer 1

. Cognitive
. Functional
. Nutrition
. Financial
. Physical and mental

Question 2

What are the two key divisions of functional ability to be asked about in Geriatric assessment?

Answer 2

. Activities of daily living
. Intstrumental activities of daily living

Question 3

What is the screening tool for nutrition assessment in elderly?

Answer 3

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Question 4

What is the test used for assessment of ballance and fall in elderly?

Answer 4

timed Get Up and Go test (TUG)

Question 5

Interpretation of timed Get up and Go test

Answer 5

More than 14 senconds to complete the test is indicative of a high risk of falls

Question 6

What are the tests used for assessment of delerium in elderly

Answer 6

. CAM
. AT4
. AMT4

GOOGLE abbreviations

Question 7

What is the tool used for assessment of depression in elderly?

Answer 7

Geriatric Depression scale