Aging and Geriatric Care Basics for Beginners

Question 1
What is the primary goal of geriatric care?

(A) To solely focus on treating acute physical illnesses in older adults.

(B) To treat older adults the same way as younger adults, ignoring age-specific needs.

(C) To provide comprehensive care addressing the physical, mental, and social needs of older adults.

(D) To limit care to long-term institutional settings only.

Question 2
Which of the following factors is least likely to be part of a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

(A) Reviewing medication use in detail.

(B) Assessing social and environmental support.

(C) Evaluating cognitive function.

(D) Focusing solely on vital signs monitoring.

Question 3
Why is fall prevention an important component in geriatric care?

(A) Because falls rarely lead to complications in older adults.

(B) Because falls are only a concern when older adults are entirely immobile.

(C) Because falls can result in serious injuries and reduced independence for older adults.

(D) Because preventing falls is only necessary in those with existing bone density issues.

Question 4
What role does social engagement play in the well-being of older adults?

(A) It is only important if older adults live in assisted living facilities.

(B) It helps reduce feelings of isolation and can improve mental health.

(C) It only benefits their physical strength.

(D) It serves no significant role in overall health.

Question 5
In a scenario where an elderly patient is experiencing memory issues, what is an appropriate first step?

(A) Refer the patient solely for a psychiatric evaluation without considering physical health.

(B) Conduct a comprehensive evaluation including cognitive testing to determine possible causes.

(C) Immediately assume the patient has Alzheimer's disease.

(D) Ignore the memory issues as a normal part of aging.

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