Gero Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a good determinant of nutritional status in older adults
A
Prealbumin
2
Q
Katz and Lawton Scale
A
used to determine older adult function status
3
Q
What is the most common side effect associated with loss of independence
A
depression
4
Q
What should be a part of every complete geriatric functional assessment
A
structured assessment of cognitive function
5
Q
What are nonCognitive behaviors for change in behavior in advanced aging
A
-Pain
-Infection
-Depression
6
Q
What if you find that an OA has persistent pain?
A
perform a comprehensive pain assessment
7
Q
What can unusual behavior in a pt with dementia signify
A
pain
8
Q
What can anemia signify in OA
A
early sign of protein-calorie malnutrition
9
Q
What does Medicare cover?
A
2 levels of preventative visits:
-initial
-Annual
