Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Care Strategies Practice Test

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• What terminology should be used when communicating death?
• What is a common misconception about UI in older adults?
• Restraint use in older adults is more common during which times?
• Which statement describes Urinary Incontinence Management?
• Long-term Acute Care (LTAC) provides hospital-level care for patients needing complex treatments.
• Debridement is true statement about ulcers?
• Active dying sequence includes which of the following?
• Bereavement is defined as which of the following?
• Which term describes the dying stage most directly?
• Which device provides support on one side for hemiparesis?
• Which device would be most appropriate for unilateral impairment needing minimal support with a curved handle?
• Debridement is necessary for which stage of pressure ulcers?
• Repositioning in pressure ulcer care is intended to:
• What is the effect of advanced static mattresses on pressure injury risk?
• How often should repositioning occur?
• What does pronouncement of death entail in clinical practice?
• Which document is essential for patient understanding of care plans?
• Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic measure for urinary incontinence?
• Bedside rails are described as what in fall prevention?
• Cannabis use among seniors increased by what percentage from 2015 to 2018?
• Which description best describes Stage 2 Ulcer?
• Which facility provides intensive help with activities of daily living?
• Which statement is true about skilled care services?
• What is the definition of a fall?
• Which statement about delirium and pain management is true?
• Which device is most suitable for bilateral pain and requires frequent stopping?
• Exudate levels differ among ulcers. Minimal in arterial ulcers and copious in pressure ulcers. In which ulcer type is exudate typically minimal?
• Which intervention helps prevent falls during nighttime bathroom trips?
• For a patient with atrial fibrillation undergoing surgery, how should anticoagulation be managed perioperatively?
• ADLs stands for?
• Which pairing correctly matches the case to its described care setting?
• Which statement best describes the consequences of using restraints in older adults?
• The wound bed of arterial ulcers is characterized by which finding?
• Which statement characterizes patient-focused care?
• Which setting provides transitional care post-acute illness and is Medicare covered?
• Death rattle describes which sign?
• Which case would most likely involve chronic ventilator support in a facility?
• Which option best describes microvascular complications in diabetes?
• What is the recommended daily limit of alcoholic drinks for men?
• Care methods supported by research and proven effectiveness?
• Intermittent Skilled Nursing is nursing care for homebound patients post-hospitalization.
• Which statement best describes the use of benzodiazepines in older adults?
• What is recommended for wound cleaning of pressure ulcers?
• Which statement best describes Severe Class IV CHF?
• Home health care for post-mastectomy management.
• Which service includes nursing services and therapy in home settings?
• Which is NOT typically considered part of the active dying sequence?
• What is the typical hospital readmission rate within 30 days post-discharge?
• What is the recommended perioperative management for aspirin?
• Initiative to promote age-friendly healthcare practices?
• Which term describes a group of professionals collaborating for patient care?
• Which device is a stable walker for bilateral pain and requires frequent stopping?
• Hospice qualification typically requires which life expectancy?
• Which statement best describes an Unstageable Wound?
• Which setting offers temporary care for 1-3 weeks following hospitalization?
• Which cane has a curved handle designed for unilateral pain management?
• What service pattern characterizes an Independent Living Facility (ILF)?
• Which term describes basic self-care activities such as bathing and dressing?
• In delirium pain management, which approach is recommended?
• Which statement about amino acid supplementation is accurate?
• Which device is used for complete off-loading of one side?
• Leading cause of injury-related death in adults over 65?
• Which ulcer type occurs on toes and foot pressure points?
• What is the primary purpose of a discharge summary?
• Which scale is described as measuring functional status from 100 to 0?
• Which statement best characterizes restraint use outcomes?
• Pain in arterial ulcers is best described as?
• What is the purpose of frailty assessment in elderly patients?
• Restraint Use Guidelines:
• Which pairing is correctly matched to its definition?
• Does Medicare cover incontinence products?
• Which statement is true about quality of life in geriatrics?
• Which statement about falls is true?
• Which covers costs in ALF and nursing facilities?
• Which practice is NOT recommended during wound cleaning?
• Which device is easy to use and includes a seat for resting?
• In pain management for patients with delirium, which approach is recommended?
• Restraint timing is more common during which period?
• Which statement best describes the focus of palliative care in practice?
• Which option describes a post-acute rehabilitation setting where Medicare Part A covers most SNF stays?
• A key practice in elderly care is to avoid assumptions about patient autonomy and cognition.
• What is a funding method for ILF, ALF, and nursing facilities?
• Which statement best describes an Unstageable Wound?
• Which statement best reflects proper practice in pronouncing death?
• Skilled Nursing Care includes nursing services and therapy in home settings.
• Custodial Care is non-skilled personal care not covered by Medicare.
• Urinary incontinence negatively affects which aspects of health?
• Restraint timing is most commonly associated with which pattern?
• What does gait abnormalities indicate?
• Pelvic floor exercises are recommended for which condition?
• What are pressure ulcers?
• In hospice care, which is primarily prioritized?
• Which statement about metformin is correct?
• Pain in pressure ulcers is described as:
• Size and shape varies by ulcer type and can be shallow or irregular. Which statement describes this concept?
• Which walker variant includes a seat to rest during ambulation?
• Which range describes the typical 30-day readmission rate after discharge in older adults?
• In nursing homes, what proportion of residents experience a fall?
• Which description best matches Granulation Tissue?
• Which device is a sturdy cane intended for moderate to severe unilateral pain?
• Which assessment evaluates the impact of incontinence on life?
• Which is a non-residential care option for frail seniors?
• Which measure includes tasks such as managing finances and transportation?
• Which of the following statements about risk factors is accurate?
• Which non-pharmacologic measure is a fluid-management approach to urinary incontinence?
• Tunneling is defined as what in wound assessment?
• Subacute rehab for an 88-year-old after pneumonia.
• Pelvic floor exercises help manage urinary incontinence by...
• Which ulcer is commonly found on the plantar surface of the foot?
• What percentage of hospitalized patients over age 65 experience functional decline?
• Which practice best aligns with restraint guidelines?
• Falls are best described as which of the following in geriatric health?
• Which screening tool is commonly used to assess delirium in older adults?
• In perioperative medication management for older adults, what is a primary task for clinicians?
• Which Medicare component covers 100% of certain rehabilitation services?
• Which statement describes Low-Air-Loss Mattresses?
• Which pairing correctly describes Mentation in the 4 M's framework?
• Which statement about palliative care is true?
• What is the normal range for urine specific gravity?
• Symptom burden assessment is used to evaluate what aspect of incontinence?
• Which statement about bed rails is accurate?
• Which statement describes a Stage 3 Ulcer?
• Which task is typically considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
• Which statement best describes hospice care?
• Beta blockers in perioperative management: what is the recommendation?
• Which concept focuses on functional outcomes in geriatric care?
• Bedside rails are best described as which of the following in fall prevention?
• Which of the following best describes palliative care?
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is considered for which cases?
• Falls are defined as what?
• Which tool is used for delirium assessment?
• Advance care planning documents typically include which items?
• Subacute Rehabilitation is for patients needing less intense rehab care. Which option matches?
• Which facility is typically used for intensive rehab after hospitalization?
• How should a patient be identified to verify death?
• Which areas are at high risk for pressure injuries?
• Which option represents a care setting that offers transitional care and is commonly abbreviated SNF?
• What is the recommended daily limit of alcoholic drinks for women?
• What does the follow-up plan of care include?
• Why is social support crucial for older adults in hospital settings?
• Which service may include therapy, social work, and pathology?
• Which factor increases susceptibility to skin breakdown?
• The Fifth M in geriatric care addresses what?
• Which walker is less safe and can collapse; not recommended?
• What does the 3IQ Questionnaire assess?
• Advance care planning includes which of the following?
• Which of the following are complications of urinary incontinence?
• Medicare Part A covers majority of SNF stays; which term corresponds to this?
• Which statement about restraint policy is true?
• Medicare primarily provides insurance for which groups?
• Discharge instructions primarily provide guidelines for which?
• Which statement best describes Low-Air-Loss Mattresses?
• Which description distinguishes Stage 1 ulcer from Stage 2 ulcer?
• Which statement accurately describes exudate across arterial and pressure ulcers?
• Pressure ulcers are defined as skin injuries from prolonged pressure on tissues.
• Which statement about Stable Eschar on the heel is accurate?
• Which type of incontinence is due to impaired mobility?
• Which case is an example of acute rehab for a young male?
• Which statement best describes hospice care?
• LTAC for a patient requiring chronic ventilator support.
• Which case is home care for a 69-year-old male with hypoglycemia?
• Which statement about delirium treatment and pain is supported by best practices?
• Which description best matches Stage 3 Ulcer?
• Which statement best reflects the common perception of urinary incontinence among older adults?
• Which risk is associated with warfarin in older adults?
• Which action should be taken with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors prior to anesthesia?
• The absence of pupillary light reflex during assessment indicates potential death.
• ADL stands for activities of daily living for basic self-care.
• Which statement best contrasts arterial and neuropathic ulcers regarding pain?
• High Fall Risk is defined as how many falls in the past year?
• Which statement best describes how often skin should be assessed?
• What does Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment evaluate?
• Which term describes changes in walking patterns indicating potential fall risk?
• Which case describes home health care for a cancer patient post-treatment?
• Which of the following describes the target A1C for older adults with moderate comorbidities?
• Which statement correctly reflects A1C targets for healthy older adults?
• Which device is designed for complete off-loading of one side?
• Which set lists the Four M's of geriatric care?
• Which statement is NOT a standard domain of the four M's?
• Which term specifically measures the ability to perform daily activities independently?
• Which delirium subtype is most common in hospitalized elderly?
• Which statement best describes a Stage 1 pressure ulcer?
• Which statement is true about delirium in hospitalized elderly?
• How often should skin be assessed after admission?
• Which option correctly identifies an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
• Which term describes care that is safe, effective, and aligned with patient needs?
• Which statement best describes family involvement in care?
• Which statement about short-acting medications for diabetes is true?
• Ventilator care provides support for patients requiring what?
• Which statement best describes the role of family involvement in care?
• Swab cultures for pressure ulcers are:
• Which facility manages meds and meals but does not provide activities of daily living assistance?
• What does ADLs stand for in geriatric care?
• Which walker is most likely to be chosen for high stability with four wheels and seating?
• Which statement about follow-up care is true?
• What is the typical effect of bed rest on muscle strength per day?
• Which case illustrates subacute rehab for an elderly after pneumonia?
• Which statement about metformin is true?
• Inpatient Hospice offers 24/7 medical care for symptom control.
• Bedside rails are described as which in terms of fall risk?
• Pressure ulcers are typically located where?
• Which concept is associated with promoting age-friendly healthcare practices?
• Which term denotes the ability to perform daily activities independently?
• Healthcare spending is typically characterized by significant costs during which period?
• Which funding method is designed to cover long-term care costs in ALF and nursing facilities?
• IADL stands for instrumental activities for independent living.
• Which factor increases the risk of withdrawal seizures when benzodiazepines are discontinued?
• Which service provides 24/7 medical care for symptom control?
• Which instrument is a three-item tool used to assess incontinence symptoms?
• The Karnofsky Performance Scale measures functional status from 100 to 0.
• Home Health Aide assists with ADLs.
• A narrow passageway under the skin in a wound is called what?
• What is the role of nutrition in healing pressure ulcers?
• Which finding validates the assessment for death?
• Which device provides support on one side and is commonly used after a stroke?
• Non-restraint Items:
• What percentage of community-dwelling seniors fall annually?
• Home Health Care refers to skilled care provided in a patient's home.
• Medicare coverage includes which group?
• Which statement best describes the consequences of restraint use?
• CVA stands for which medical term?
• Which facility's costs are largely covered by Medicare Part A and emphasizes intensive rehab?
• Hospice philosophy focuses on which of the following?
• Pain in neuropathic ulcers is typically described as?
• Which amino acids may aid wound healing?
• Which activity is a basic ADL?
• What does evidence say about alternating-air mattresses reducing pressure injuries in hospitals?
• Which of the following is true about restraints in elderly care?
• Which term refers to dead tissue that can obscure wound assessment?
• Which instrument helps identify incontinence type and severity?
• Hemiparesis is best described as which of the following?
• Growing older population affects healthcare costs?
• Which of the following is NOT a described complication of UI?
• IADLs stands for?
• What is a primary treatment approach for pressure ulcers?
• Which statement best describes Hospice Care?
• Which domain involves managing finances and transportation to support independent living?
• Incontinence is defined as what?
• Which condition is the leading cause of hospital readmissions in older patients?
• What role does social support play for older adults in hospital settings?
• In older adults, which condition is the leading cause of hospital readmissions?
• Which is a non-pharmacologic strategy to reduce falls at night?
• Which type of incontinence is linked to impaired mobility?
• The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) is an observer-rated tool that correlates with patient survival.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a worsening factor for urinary incontinence?
• Which description defines Stage 2 Ulcer?
• Minimal exudate is most characteristic of which ulcer type?
• Which statement best describes the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) in terms of its rating and purpose?
• The Size and Shape of wounds refers to which aspect of ulcer assessment?
• What percentage of nursing home residents experience a fall?
• Which statement correctly matches grief or bereavement to its description?
• Examples of Restraints:
• Which device allows movement without stopping and provides stability?
• Which service focuses on non-skilled personal care not covered by Medicare?
• Which setting is primarily non-residential and focuses on daytime activities for seniors?
• Which term relates to the frequency of hospital admissions among seniors?
• Fall Risk Assessment is used for which purpose?
• Hospice care for a patient with increasing oxygen needs.
• Which statement describes a Stage 4 Ulcer?
• Grief is defined as which concept?
• Restraint Definition:
• Hospice care is for patients with prognosis of six months or less to live.
• What percentage of older women seek treatment for urinary incontinence?
• Which device is a lightweight cane for sensory impairment or mild balance issues?
• Which service is designed for homebound patients after hospitalization?
• Which age group has double hospitalization rate compared with ages 65-74?
• Frailty in older adults is best described as...
• Which statement describes Fecal Incontinence Management?
• Morphine toxicity presents with which early signs?