Question 1

Which of the following tips will help make the communication with an older patient more effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply a word when the patient stops to think of a word 
B)  Speak very loudly 
C)  Use a higher pitch when you speak 
D)  Interrupt the patient if your question was misunderstood 
E)  Look for a way to make a connection with the patient 
A)  Supply a word when the patient stops to think of a word 
B)  Speak very loudly 
C)  Use a higher pitch when you speak 
D)  Interrupt the patient if your question was misunderstood 
E)  Look for a way to make a connection with the patient

Question 2

Which of the following treatments is not commonly used to treat patients with coronary artery disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angioplasty 
B)  Coronary artery bypass surgery 
C)  Smoking cessation 
D)  Chemotherapy 
E)  Cholesterol-lowering medications 
A)  Angioplasty 
B)  Coronary artery bypass surgery 
C)  Smoking cessation 
D)  Chemotherapy 
E)  Cholesterol-lowering medications

Question 3

Which of the following points is not included in patient education for geriatric patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage regular aerobic exercise 
B)  Provide information about balanced nutrition 
C)  Encourage regular healthcare checkups 
D)  Encourage avoidance of napping in the daytime 
E)  Encourage socialization 
A)  Encourage regular aerobic exercise 
B)  Provide information about balanced nutrition 
C)  Encourage regular healthcare checkups 
D)  Encourage avoidance of napping in the daytime 
E)  Encourage socialization

Question 4

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  find a quiet area to talk 
B)  talk down to the patient 
C)  provide instruction sheets in large type 
D)  try to minimize background noise 
E)  use plenty of pictures 
A)  find a quiet area to talk 
B)  talk down to the patient 
C)  provide instruction sheets in large type 
D)  try to minimize background noise 
E)  use plenty of pictures

Question 5

What is the medical term for softening of the bones due to vitamin D and calcium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Osteoarthritis 
C)  Osteomalacia 
D)  Osteochondritis 
E)  Osteomyelitis 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Osteoarthritis 
C)  Osteomalacia 
D)  Osteochondritis 
E)  Osteomyelitis

Question 6

Medical specialists who specialize in the care of elderly people are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  geriatricians 
B)  neurologists 
C)  oncologists 
D)  orthopedists 
E)  pediatricians 
A)  geriatricians 
B)  neurologists 
C)  oncologists 
D)  orthopedists 
E)  pediatricians

Question 7

Which of the following may cause memory loss associated with old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased blood flow to the brain 
B)  Decreased size of the frontal lobes of the brain 
C)  Shrinkage of the temporal lobes of the brain 
D)  Changes in the hippocampus in the brain 
E)  Shrinkage of the substantia nigra in the brain 
A)  Decreased blood flow to the brain 
B)  Decreased size of the frontal lobes of the brain 
C)  Shrinkage of the temporal lobes of the brain 
D)  Changes in the hippocampus in the brain 
E)  Shrinkage of the substantia nigra in the brain

Question 8

A disorder in which a person stops breathing for several seconds at night is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A disorder in which a person stops...

Question 9

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shout 
B)  speak rapidly 
C)  repeat questions verbatim 
D)  use a higher tone of voice 
E)  speak in clear, low-pitched tones 
A)  shout 
B)  speak rapidly 
C)  repeat questions verbatim 
D)  use a higher tone of voice 
E)  speak in clear, low-pitched tones

Question 10

When interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suggest a word you think she might want to use 
B)  Ask the question again, but rephrase it 
C)  Tell her the exact word does not matter 
D)  Be patient and wait for her to find the word 
E)  Go on to the next question in the interview 
A)  Suggest a word you think she might want to use 
B)  Ask the question again, but rephrase it 
C)  Tell her the exact word does not matter 
D)  Be patient and wait for her to find the word 
E)  Go on to the next question in the interview

Question 11

The postural abnormality _____ often occurs in elderly women due to a loss of bone density, causing a characteristic curvature of the spine, known as "humpback."

Accepted Answer

A)  kyphosis 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  degenerative joint disease 
D)  arthritis 
E)  lordosis 
A)  kyphosis 
B)  atherosclerosis 
C)  degenerative joint disease 
D)  arthritis 
E)  lordosis

Question 12

Many elderly patients do not understand or do not practice the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many elderly patients do not understand or...

Question 13

The medical term for decreased bone density is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for decreased bone density...

Question 14

Because some elderly patients have problems with memory, you should provide detailed ________ instructions that they and their family can refer to as necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because some elderly patients have problems with...

Question 15

Which of the following should be done when applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the amount of heat to increase patient comfort 
B)  Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness 
C)  Avoid applying heat to areas larger than 3 inches by 3 inches 
D)  Use moist heat only; do not apply dry heat 
E)  Check the patient's blood pressure at 5-minute intervals 
A)  Increase the amount of heat to increase patient comfort 
B)  Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness 
C)  Avoid applying heat to areas larger than 3 inches by 3 inches 
D)  Use moist heat only; do not apply dry heat 
E)  Check the patient's blood pressure at 5-minute intervals

Question 16

Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________....

Question 17

Which of the following is a reason for the low rate of treatment for depression among elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no treatment for depression in the elderly. 
B)  Depression in the elderly is inevitable because of deteriorating brain function. 
C)  Elderly patients and their families believe depression is a normal consequence of growing old. 
D)  Elderly patients do not respond to antidepressants. 
E)  The available treatments are complex and difficult to implement. 
A)  There is no treatment for depression in the elderly. 
B)  Depression in the elderly is inevitable because of deteriorating brain function. 
C)  Elderly patients and their families believe depression is a normal consequence of growing old. 
D)  Elderly patients do not respond to antidepressants. 
E)  The available treatments are complex and difficult to implement.

Question 18

When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________...

Question 19

Mr. Laufenberg is 81 years old. He has been living alone, but he admits that he just can't seem to get around as well as he used to. His daughter, Vera, and her husband have invited him to live with them, and Mr. Laufenberg is delighted. Vera has brought him to the office for a general checkup. While she is there, she asks if there is anything she needs to change in her home. Which of the following guidelines might you give to Vera?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove all mats and rugs from the bathtub and shower 
B)  Install secure handrails near the bathtub and toilet 
C)  Reduce lighting near stairs and doorways to reduce glare 
D)  Remove carpeting from stairs 
E)  Place throw rugs on bare floors to help warm the feet 
A)  Remove all mats and rugs from the bathtub and shower 
B)  Install secure handrails near the bathtub and toilet 
C)  Reduce lighting near stairs and doorways to reduce glare 
D)  Remove carpeting from stairs 
E)  Place throw rugs on bare floors to help warm the feet

Question 20

A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues...

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

Which of the following tips will help make the communication with an older patient more effective?

Which of the following treatments is not commonly used to treat patients with coronary artery disease?

Which of the following points is not included in patient education for geriatric patients?

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, ____.

What is the medical term for softening of the bones due to vitamin D and calcium deficiency?

Medical specialists who specialize in the care of elderly people are ____.

Which of the following may cause memory loss associated with old age?

A disorder in which a person stops breathing for several seconds at night is called ________.

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

When interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in this situation?

The postural abnormality _____ often occurs in elderly women due to a loss of bone density, causing a characteristic curvature of the spine, known as "humpback."

Many elderly patients do not understand or do not practice the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

The medical term for decreased bone density is ________.

Because some elderly patients have problems with memory, you should provide detailed ________ instructions that they and their family can refer to as necessary.

Which of the following should be done when applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient?

Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________.

Which of the following is a reason for the low rate of treatment for depression among elderly patients?

When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints is ________.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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