Elderly Hospitalized Pt Flashcards
1
Q
t/f age is independent RF morbidity and mortality in surgery
A
false
age is not a specific limiter to treatment
2
Q
3 factors of elderly assessment
A
prognosis
values / preferences
independent functioning
3
Q
if single dz isn’t obvious progrnosis estimated from what 3 things
A
age
gender
general health
4
Q
for pts at home what factors need to be looked at for prognosis
A
age
gender
co-morbidities
functional status
5
Q
ADL impairment means
A
live with assistance
