General Geriatric Standard

Question 1

In situations involving a geriatric patient, assume that all geriatric patients are capable of normal….

Answer 1

hearing, sight, speech, mobility and mental function unless info is provided to the contrary

Question 2

What is the second thing we should be doing when assessing these patients?

Answer 2

1. living accommodations
2. living situation
3. pts ability to perform activities of daily living

Question 3

What are activities of daily living highlights in this standard?

Answer 3

bathing
dressing
transferring (mobility and movement)
toileting
eating

Question 4

BE VERY aware of patient presentations that could be associated with………..

Answer 4

Elder Abuse

Question 5

If elder abuse is suspected:

Answer 5

1. and PD is NOT on scene, offer to contact police AND
2. alert receiving facility