Geriatric Assessment & Comprehensive Care Planning Flashcards
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Which instrument is the gold standard for assessing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in older adults?
Answer: Lawton-Brody IADL Scale
The Lawton-Brody IADL Scale assesses eight complex activities including telephoning, shopping, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication management, and finances.
During a geriatric assessment, the AGPCNP screens an 80-year-old for depression. Which is the most appropriate tool?
Answer: Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15)
The GDS-15 was specifically developed and validated for older adults, avoiding somatic items that can confound depression diagnosis in this population.
A 75-year-old patient is prescribed 8 medications. The AGPCNP applies the Beers Criteria to:
Answer: Identify potentially inappropriate medications in older adults
The Beers Criteria, published by the American Geriatrics Society, lists potentially inappropriate medications for older adults due to increased risk of adverse effects.
In a geriatric assessment, hearing impairment screening can be quickly performed using:
Answer: The Whisper Test or the HHIE-S
The Whisper Test or the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly-Screening Version (HHIE-S) are validated, quick tools for hearing screening in primary care.
An AGPCNP documents a patient's 'advance directive.' This document primarily addresses:
Answer: Patient's preferences for future medical care if unable to communicate
An advance directive is a legal document that specifies a patient's wishes regarding medical treatment and designates a healthcare proxy if the patient loses decision-making capacity.
Which assessment component is unique to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment compared to a standard history and physical?
Answer: Social support and environment evaluation
CGA uniquely includes evaluation of social support networks, living environment, caregiver burden, and community resources, which are not typically part of a standard assessment.
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