Question 1

Skin wrinkles are caused by a lack of the collagen cells that form the supportive structures of the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension 
B)  Diabetes type 2 
C)  Arteriosclerosis 
D)  Diabetes type 1 
A)  Hypertension 
B)  Diabetes type 2 
C)  Arteriosclerosis 
D)  Diabetes type 1

Question 3

Mini mental state examination assesses the patient's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  recall facts. 
B)  write and calculate numbers. 
C)  read and write. 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  recall facts. 
B)  write and calculate numbers. 
C)  read and write. 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

Men can experience problems with sexual function as they age because of

Accepted Answer

A)  antihypertensive medications. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  vascular disease. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  antihypertensive medications. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  vascular disease. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death (across the ages) in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those ages 65 and older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of exercise reduces heat loss through sweat. 
B)  the number of sweat glands decreases over time. 
C)  the blood supply to the dermis increases with aging. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  lack of exercise reduces heat loss through sweat. 
B)  the number of sweat glands decreases over time. 
C)  the blood supply to the dermis increases with aging. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because of

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys requiring more water to excrete the same amount of waste. 
B)  malnutrition and diet influences. 
C)  increased prescription medications taken. 
D)  social and mental influences. 
A)  kidneys requiring more water to excrete the same amount of waste. 
B)  malnutrition and diet influences. 
C)  increased prescription medications taken. 
D)  social and mental influences.

Question 8

The vaccine __________ is available for aging people to prevent activation of the varicella-zoster virus, which causes shingles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vaccine __________ is available for aging...

Question 9

Dysphagia in older adults refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty swallowing. 
B)  painful speech. 
C)  extreme thirst. 
A)  difficulty swallowing. 
B)  painful speech. 
C)  extreme thirst.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow wound healing 
B)  Cough 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Polyuria 
A)  Slow wound healing 
B)  Cough 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Polyuria

Question 11

Prostate enlargement is a normal part of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How can the medical assistant assess the patient's nutritional status during the patient interview?

Accepted Answer

Oral health: Does the patient

Question 13

Patients who have limited mobility and are restricted to bed are at risk of developing a(n) __________ as a result of ischemia over bony prominences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients who have limited mobility and are...

Question 14

A decrease in cardiac output associated with aging may result in an increased incidence of CHF.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following disorders involves the loss of bone density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoarthritis 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  Gout 
A)  Osteoarthritis 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  Gout

Question 16

The medical term for an age spot is __________.

Accepted Answer

seborrheic

Question 17

Synthesis of vitamin D is not affected by aging changes in the integumentary system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ is the severe loss of intellectual ability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the severe loss of intellectual...

Question 19

Therapeutic communication for older adults is crucial to the quality of care. Summarize five techniques recommended for effective communication with aging individuals.

Accepted Answer

Address the patient by Mr., Mr

Question 20

AD is a slowly progressive disease that begins with mild memory problems and ends with severe brain damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

Skin wrinkles are caused by a lack of the collagen cells that form the supportive structures of the dermis.

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

Mini mental state examination assesses the patient's ability to

Men can experience problems with sexual function as they age because of

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death (across the ages) in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those ages 65 and older.

Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because

Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because of

The vaccine __________ is available for aging people to prevent activation of the varicella-zoster virus, which causes shingles.

Dysphagia in older adults refers to

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?

Prostate enlargement is a normal part of aging.

How can the medical assistant assess the patient's nutritional status during the patient interview?

Patients who have limited mobility and are restricted to bed are at risk of developing a(n) __________ as a result of ischemia over bony prominences.

A decrease in cardiac output associated with aging may result in an increased incidence of CHF.

Which of the following disorders involves the loss of bone density?

The medical term for an age spot is __________.

Synthesis of vitamin D is not affected by aging changes in the integumentary system.

__________ is the severe loss of intellectual ability.

Therapeutic communication for older adults is crucial to the quality of care. Summarize five techniques recommended for effective communication with aging individuals.

AD is a slowly progressive disease that begins with mild memory problems and ends with severe brain damage.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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