Geriatric Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the effects of ageing?
A
Impairment of individual organ function
Breakdown of the complex interplay between organ systems
Increased susceptibility to environmental stress
2
Q
Define frailty
A
A reduced ability to withstand illness without loss of function
3
Q
What is the criteria used to determine frailty?
A
Unintentional weight loss Exhaustion Weak grip strength Slow walking speed Low physical activity
4
Q
What are considered frailty symptoms?
A
Falls
Immobilty
Delirium
Functional loss
5
Q
What are the benefits of hospital admission for geriatrics?
A
Access to clinical expertise
Access to complex tests and interventions
Rapid access to supervised care support
6
Q
What are the risks of hospital admission for geriatrics?
A
Disorientation and delirium Learned dependency Deconditioning Iatrogenic harm Hospital acquired infection
