CSA Study Guide 2026
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📋 CSA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CSA Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CSA Questions & Answers
1. A CSA advising a client on Medicare enrollment should know that the standard enrollment window for Part B is:
The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) for Part B spans 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months after the beneficiary's 65th birthday — 7 months total.
2. Which condition is described as 'the geriatric giant' due to its prevalence and significant impact on quality of life in older adults?
Urinary incontinence is one of the 'geriatric giants'—highly prevalent, underreported, and significantly affecting dignity and quality of life in seniors.
3. A 'DNR' order in a hospital setting instructs medical staff to:
A Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order specifically instructs medical personnel not to perform CPR if the patient's heart stops or they stop breathing.
4. Which document combines a living will and healthcare proxy into a single advance directive?
Five Wishes is a widely used advance directive that addresses both medical treatment preferences and the designation of a healthcare agent in one document.
5. What is 'social convoy theory' in gerontology?
Social convoy theory proposes that individuals move through life surrounded by a protective network of close social ties that evolves over time.
6. Which of the following BEST describes 'ageism' and its impact on older adults?
Ageism encompasses stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination across all domains and research shows it measurably harms health outcomes, mental health, and longevity.