Mosbys Geriatrics & psychology

Question 1

gold standard test in assessing cognitive concerns related to aging

Answer 1

Mini mental state exam

Question 2

according to the US Bureau of the census stats, which portion of the geriatric pop is the fastest growing ?

Answer 2

ethnic minorities

Question 3

the “get up and go” test, is a common geriatric assessment tool to measure __ status

Answer 3

functional status

Question 4

name 3 risk factors for osteoporosis

Answer 4

1. smoking
2. europena descent
3. heavy alcohol or caffeine use

Question 5

name the 3 stages of degeneration according to the model of spinal degeneration

Answer 5

dysfunction –> instability –> stabilization

Question 6

American CA society recommends that persons over the age of 50 consume __ grams of fiber per fay to help prevent colon CA

Answer 6

30

Question 7

depressive sx s/s (a dysphoric mood) presents for more than 2 yrs, separated by occasional periods of normal mood is :_____

Answer 7

dysthymic disorder

Question 8

emotional ups and downs, but they’re not as extreme as in bipolar disorder type I or II.

Answer 8

cyclothymic disorder

Question 9

___ disorder: usually an infant or young child – brings back up and re-chews partially digested food that has already been swallowed.

Answer 9

rumination disorder

Question 10

___: an individual who deals with emotional conflict by attributing exaggerated positive qualities to others is most likely to be using this disorder

Answer 10

omnipotence