CSA Senior Health and Wellness 4

Question 1

Which blood pressure classification is considered hypertension Stage 1 under the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

130–139 / 80–89 mmHg

Answer

The 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines lowered the Stage 1 hypertension threshold to 130/80 mmHg, affecting millions of older adults.

Question 2

What does 'functional age' mean in the context of assessing senior health and wellness?

Accepted Answer

A measure of an individual's ability to perform daily tasks, independent of chronological age

Answer

Functional age reflects how well a person can perform activities of daily living and is often more meaningful than chronological age in care planning.

Question 3

Which pain assessment tool is MOST appropriate for seniors with moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment who cannot self-report pain?

Accepted Answer

PAINAD (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia)

Answer

PAINAD assesses behavioral pain indicators such as facial grimacing, body language, and breathing patterns for non-verbal seniors with dementia.

Question 4

A senior is prescribed a statin for cholesterol but also takes grapefruit juice daily. This is concerning because grapefruit:

Accepted Answer

Inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes, increasing statin blood levels and toxicity risk

Answer

Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4 liver enzymes, which metabolize many statins, causing dangerously high drug levels and increased risk of myopathy.

Question 5

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom that distinguishes Parkinson's disease from essential tremor in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Resting tremor that improves with intentional movement

Answer

Parkinson's tremor is a resting tremor—present at rest and reduced with voluntary movement—while essential tremor worsens with movement.

Certified Senior Advisor Exam Practice Test

Certified Senior Advisor Exam Practice Test

CSA Senior Health and Wellness 4