CSA Trivia 5

Question 1

Which U.S. state was the first to legalize medical aid in dying (physician-assisted death) for terminally ill patients?

Accepted Answer

Oregon

Answer

Oregon became the first U.S. state to legalize physician-assisted death with the Death with Dignity Act in 1997.

Question 2

What does the 'FAST scale' (Functional Assessment Staging Test) measure in dementia patients?

Accepted Answer

Stages of Alzheimer's disease progression from normal aging to severe dementia

Answer

The FAST scale rates Alzheimer's disease progression across 7 stages, from normal adult functioning to severe dementia, and is commonly used to determine hospice eligibility.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a 'reverse mortgage' for older homeowners?

Accepted Answer

To allow seniors to borrow against home equity without monthly repayment

Answer

A reverse mortgage allows homeowners aged 62+ to convert home equity into cash without making monthly payments; the loan is repaid when the home is sold or the borrower dies.

Question 4

Which organization administers the National Senior Games (also known as the 'Senior Olympics')?

Accepted Answer

National Senior Games Association (NSGA)

Answer

The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) administers the biennial National Senior Games, open to athletes aged 50 and older.

Question 5

What is 'polypharmacy' as it relates to older adults?

Accepted Answer

The concurrent use of multiple medications, increasing the risk of adverse interactions

Answer

Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications simultaneously (commonly defined as 5 or more), which significantly increases the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects in older adults.

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CSA Trivia 5