CSS CSS Elder Care Fundamentals & Assessment

Question 1

Which assessment tool is most commonly used to evaluate a senior's functional independence in daily activities?

Accepted Answer

Barthel Index

Answer

Mini-Mental State Exam

Answer

Geriatric Depression Scale

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CAGE Questionnaire

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)?

Accepted Answer

Identifying medical, functional, and psychosocial needs

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Billing optimization

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Determining insurance eligibility

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Scheduling surgical interventions

Question 3

Which federal law establishes residents' rights in nursing facilities, including the right to refuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

OBRA 1987

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HIPAA

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ADA

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EMTALA

Question 4

What does the term 'aging in place' refer to in senior care?

Accepted Answer

Remaining in one's own home as long as safely possible

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Moving to a nursing home at a set age

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Staying in the same assisted living room

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Aging without medical intervention

Question 5

Which ADL (Activity of Daily Living) is typically the LAST to be lost in a senior with progressive functional decline?

Accepted Answer

Feeding

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Bathing

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Dressing

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Continence

Question 6

What is 'polypharmacy' and why is it a key concern in elder care?

Accepted Answer

Use of five or more medications, increasing adverse event risk

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Use of herbal supplements, which are generally safe

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Prescribing medications in a pharmacy chain

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Simultaneous use of two brand-name drugs