Module 17 Flashcards
Poor maintenance of home, poor personal care, and dietary neglect or all possible indications of… Elder abuse.
Physical
Blood levels of medication’s may rise in the elderly, sometimes to toxic levels. This is mostly due to…
Renal insufficiency
Osteoporosis is most accurately defined as…
A decrease in the density of a bone
The most effective way to monitor in elderly patients level of consciousness is to…
Frequently converse with him or her
Which of the following observations or statements represents the E in the GEMS diamond?
The patient’s residence is cold due to a malfunctioning heater
A specific legal document that directs relatives and caregivers regarding the medical treatment that may be given to patients who cannot speak for themselves is called a/an …
Advance directive
When documenting a case of suspected elder abuse, it is most important for the EMT-B to…
Avoid documenting any unsupported opinions
When assessing an elderly patient who has multiple bruises in various stages of healing, the EMT-B should do all the following except…
Accuse a caregiver of physical abuse
When faced with a situation in which an elderly patient with a terminal illness is in cardiac arrest, but written documentation regarding the patient’s wishes cannot be located, the EMT-B should…
Attempt to resuscitate the patient
The most effective way to gain an elderly patient’s trust and confidence is to…
Treat the patient with respect and explain what you’re doing
Which of the following individuals would be the least likely victims of elder abuse?
A self-sufficient 78-year-old male
To obtain an accurate medical history when assessing an elderly patient, the EMT-B must…
Be patient and have effective communication skills
You are dispatched to a residence for an elderly female who fell. When you arrive, you find the patient conscious, lying in a recumbent position on the floor in her living room. In addition to providing the appropriate treatment, you should ask the patient if…
She became dizzy or fainted before falling
An elderly patient may understate or minimize the symptoms of his or her illness because…
He or she fears hospitalization
Because of the complexity of the geriatric patient and the vagueness of his or her complaint, you should…
Attempt to differentiate between chronic and acute problems
The chief component of connective tissues and bones that deteriorate as people age is called…
Collagen
You are dispatched to a skilled nursing care facility for an 80 year old female with abnormal behavior. The patient is clearly confused and ask you if you are her husband. As your partner administers oxygen to the patient, you should…
Determine the patient’s baseline mental status
Patients who have experienced even minor appearing head injuries should be suspected of having a brain injury, especially if they…
Are taking blood thinning medication’s
You are dispatched to a 73-year-old female with a syncopal episode while watching TV. She is now conscious, but is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. Your assessment reveals abdominal tenderness and a pulsating mass in the left of her umbilicus. You should be most suspicious for a/an…
Aortic aneurysm
Which of the following statements regarding a decreased level of consciousness (LOC) in the elderly patient is most correct?
A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process
