Pre-Placement ACH

Question 1

What are the 7 components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

Answer 1

1. Medical diagnoses
2. Review of medication
3. Social circumstances
4. Assessment of cognition and mood
5. Functional ability
6. Environmental assessment
7. Economic circumstances

Question 2

What are the 4 geriatric giants?

Answer 2

1. Incontinence
2. Immobility
3. Falls
4. Delirium

Question 3

What are the 5 measures used in Fried’s phenotype of frailty?

Answer 3

1. Walking speed
2. Grip strength
3. Activity level
4. Weight loss
5. Fatigue