Adult-Gerontology CNS Test Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis

Question 1

When assessing an older adult for dementia, which cognitive screening tool is most commonly used in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Answer

Beck Depression Inventory

Answer

Hamilton Anxiety Scale

Answer

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Question 2

Which physical finding is most indicative of peripheral arterial disease in an older adult?

Accepted Answer

Absent pedal pulses

Answer

Pitting edema

Answer

Varicose veins

Answer

Spider angiomas

Question 3

The Adult-Gerontology CNS should prioritize which assessment when an older patient presents with acute confusion?

Accepted Answer

Delirium assessment using the CAM

Answer

Depression screening

Answer

Chronic pain evaluation

Answer

Nutritional screening

Question 4

Which laboratory value is most important to monitor in older adults taking ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Sodium

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Magnesium

Question 5

When performing a comprehensive geriatric assessment, which domain is NOT typically included?

Accepted Answer

Genetic testing

Answer

Functional status

Answer

Cognitive status

Answer

Social support

Question 6

Which assessment tool best evaluates an older adult's ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?

Accepted Answer

Lawton IADL Scale

Answer

Katz ADL Scale

Answer

Barthel Index

Answer

FIM Scale