Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Question 1

What is CGA

Answer 1

multidisciplinary evaultion where multiple problems of older adults are uncovered and a coordinated care plan is developed

Question 2

purpose of CGA (3)

Answer 2

prevent decline in ADLs and IADLs
screen for functional impairments
screen for preventable diseases

Question 3

value of CGA

Answer 3

improve function
improve quality of life
decreases hospitalizations

Question 4

What are the 5 components of the CGA

Answer 4

medical assessment
assessment of functioning
psychosocial assessment
social assessment
environmental assessment

Question 5

elements of assessment of functioning

Answer 5

ADLs, IADLs, gait and balance

Question 6

elements of psychosocial assessment

Answer 6

cognitive testing

mood/depression testing

Question 7

elements of social assessment

Answer 7

informal support needs and assets

Question 8

elements of environement assessment

Answer 8

home safety

Question 9

of IADL impairments is a strong predictor of what

Answer 9

dementia

Question 10

what is a weight loss red flag

Answer 10

> 10% of body weight in 6 months

Question 11

get up and go test

Answer 11

pt sit in chiar

get up and walk 10 ft, return to chair

Question 12

how do you fail get up and go test

Answer 12

takes more than 20 seconds

Question 13

test for palliative/performance status

Answer 13

karnofsky scale