Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss the screening questions for elder abuse
A
- Anyone prevented from obtaining ADL or IADL
- Anyone threatened or made you feel shamed
- Anyone force you to sign papers or use money against your will
- Anyone made you afraid, hurt you, or touched you in inappropriate way
- Any physical findings of abuse
2
Q
List the risk factors for falls
A
- Previous fall
- decrease strength
- gait/balance impairement
- use of psychoactive medication
- visual impairment
- polypharmacy
- depression
- orthostatic hypotension
- Age >80
- female
- low BMI
