CSA Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which cognitive assessment tool, consisting of 30 questions, is most widely used by clinicians to screen for dementia?
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) (Correct answer)
- Clock Drawing Test
- Geriatric Depression Scale
Correct answer: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used standardized test for screening cognitive impairment, scoring out of 30 points.
Question 2: What does the acronym 'ADL' stand for in geriatric care?
- Adult Day Living
- Activities of Daily Living (Correct answer)
- Adaptive Disability Levels
- Age-Related Decline Listing
Correct answer: Activities of Daily Living
ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living, which include basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring.
Question 3: The 'Rule of 72' in personal finance is used to estimate what?
- The number of years to pay off a mortgage
- The number of years for an investment to double (Correct answer)
- The maximum safe withdrawal rate in retirement
- The tax bracket for senior income
Correct answer: The number of years for an investment to double
The Rule of 72 states that dividing 72 by the annual interest rate gives the approximate number of years it takes for an investment to double.
Question 4: Which landmark U.S. legislation prohibits age discrimination against workers aged 40 and older?
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (Correct answer)
- Older Americans Act
Correct answer: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protects workers aged 40 and older from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, and other employment conditions.
Question 5: What is 'sundowning' in the context of Alzheimer's disease?
- The gradual progression of memory loss over years
- Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening (Correct answer)
- A medication side effect causing excessive sleepiness
- The final stage before death in dementia patients
Correct answer: Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening
Sundowning refers to increased confusion, agitation, and behavioral disturbances that occur in the late afternoon and evening hours in some dementia patients.
Question 6: How many credits does a worker generally need to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits?
- 20 credits
- 30 credits
- 40 credits (Correct answer)
- 50 credits
Correct answer: 40 credits
Workers need 40 Social Security credits (equivalent to 10 years of work) to qualify for retirement benefits.
Question 7: Which type of elder abuse is the MOST commonly reported form?
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial exploitation (Correct answer)
- Emotional/psychological abuse
Correct answer: Financial exploitation
Financial exploitation is consistently reported as the most prevalent form of elder abuse, often perpetrated by family members, caregivers, or strangers.
CSA Trivia 3
Which cognitive assessment tool, consisting of 30 questions, is most widely used by clinicians to screen for dementia?