Question 1

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronary artery disease 
B)  Constipation-diarrhea cycle 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Osteoporosis 
E)  Arthritis 
A)  Coronary artery disease 
B)  Constipation-diarrhea cycle 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Osteoporosis 
E)  Arthritis

Question 2

Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people can no longer learn after the age of 60. 
B)  Long-term memory is often less acute than in younger people. 
C)  Mature adults process information more quickly than young adults. 
D)  Short-term memory seems to remain intact. 
E)  Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers. 
A)  Most people can no longer learn after the age of 60. 
B)  Long-term memory is often less acute than in younger people. 
C)  Mature adults process information more quickly than young adults. 
D)  Short-term memory seems to remain intact. 
E)  Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.

Question 3

Elderly patients commonly have involuntary leakage of urine, which is called urinary ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elderly patients commonly have involuntary leakage of...

Question 4

Mrs. Worth is a 79-year-old patient who is in good general health and whose mind is sharp and clear. She has mild arthritis and is a little unsteady on her feet, but she has no major medical issues. Her son has asked her to move in with him and his wife and kids, but she prefers to remain independent. Which of the following guidelines would not be appropriate to help Mrs. Worth live safely on her own?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear reading glasses while moving around the house 
B)  Use a cane or walker as necessary 
C)  Minimize clutter in the house 
D)  Use night-lights in the bedroom and bathroom 
E)  Wear shoes and slippers with non-slip soles 
A)  Wear reading glasses while moving around the house 
B)  Use a cane or walker as necessary 
C)  Minimize clutter in the house 
D)  Use night-lights in the bedroom and bathroom 
E)  Wear shoes and slippers with non-slip soles

Question 5

Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cell count 
B)  X-ray of the brain 
C)  Urinalysis 
D)  Metabolic panel 
E)  There is no specific diagnostic test 
A)  Red blood cell count 
B)  X-ray of the brain 
C)  Urinalysis 
D)  Metabolic panel 
E)  There is no specific diagnostic test

Question 6

An elevation in blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An elevation in blood pressure over 140...

Question 7

A curvature of the spine, known as ________ or "humpback," may occur in elderly patients due to degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A curvature of the spine, known as...

Question 8

A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and opaque, called ________, can be corrected by surgery to replace the lens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition in which the lens of...

Question 9

Signs of patient ________ may be the result of Alzheimer's disease, senility, depression, head injury, or misuse of medications or alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Signs of patient ________ may be the...

Question 10

By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least ____ percent of their time caring for older patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  35 
E)  50 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  35 
E)  50

Question 11

Which of the following treatments would be used for a patient who has congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgical valve repair 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  High-fiber foods 
E)  Anti-inflammatories 
A)  Surgical valve repair 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  High-fiber foods 
E)  Anti-inflammatories

Question 12

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  speak in higher tones to enhance understanding 
B)  make sure there is adequate lighting 
C)  speak in clear, low-pitched tones 
D)  position yourself to the side of the patient 
E)  shout so the patient can hear you clearly 
A)  speak in higher tones to enhance understanding 
B)  make sure there is adequate lighting 
C)  speak in clear, low-pitched tones 
D)  position yourself to the side of the patient 
E)  shout so the patient can hear you clearly

Question 13

Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called ________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because there is no cure for the...

Question 14

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced perspiration 
B)  Heat intolerance 
C)  Cold intolerance 
D)  Atherosclerosis 
E)  Joint stiffness 
A)  Reduced perspiration 
B)  Heat intolerance 
C)  Cold intolerance 
D)  Atherosclerosis 
E)  Joint stiffness

Question 15

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Diabetes mellitus type II 
D)  Hyperlipidemia 
E)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Diabetes mellitus type II 
D)  Hyperlipidemia 
E)  Osteoporosis

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?

Elderly patients commonly have involuntary leakage of urine, which is called urinary ________.

Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?

An elevation in blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called ________.

A curvature of the spine, known as ________ or "humpback," may occur in elderly patients due to degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis.

A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and opaque, called ________, can be corrected by surgery to replace the lens.

Signs of patient ________ may be the result of Alzheimer's disease, senility, depression, head injury, or misuse of medications or alcohol.

By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least ____ percent of their time caring for older patients.

Which of the following treatments would be used for a patient who has congestive heart failure?

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ____.

Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called ________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient.

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

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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