Question 1

Which statement is true about patients in the second stage of AD?

Accepted Answer

A) They are still able to pay bills and work around the house. 
B) They are unable to care for themselves. 
C) They begin to show signs of problems with mobility. 
D) Both B and C are true. 
A) They are still able to pay bills and work around the house. 
B) They are unable to care for themselves. 
C) They begin to show signs of problems with mobility. 
D) Both B and C are true.

Question 2

The medical term for an age spot is __________.

Accepted Answer

seborrheic keratosis

Question 3

Disease is a normal and unavoidable part of the aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

PFT tests on aging persons typically show a decrease in vital capacity and an increase in residual volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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., Mrs., or M

Question 6

Memantine (Namenda) is frequently used to treat __________.

Accepted Answer

AD
Memantine (Namend

Question 7

The most frequent health problems in the elderly include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease 
B) Graves' disease 
C) diabetes 
D) arthritis 
E) cancer 
A) heart disease 
B) Graves' disease 
C) diabetes 
D) arthritis 
E) cancer

Question 8

Which of the following conditions may have signs and symptoms similar to those seen in dementia?

Accepted Answer

A) Depression 
B) Side effects of OTC medications 
C) Malnutrition 
D) All of the above 
A) Depression 
B) Side effects of OTC medications 
C) Malnutrition 
D) All of the above

Question 9

Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of:

Accepted Answer

A) lack of exercise 
B) poor diet 
C) stress 
D) all of the above 
A) lack of exercise 
B) poor diet 
C) stress 
D) all of the above

Question 10

_____________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) Heart disease 
B) Diabetes 
C) Cancer 
D) Stroke 
A) Heart disease 
B) Diabetes 
C) Cancer 
D) Stroke

Question 11

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 12

List five suggestions the medical assistant can make to help prevent falls at home.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include the following:
• Hav

Question 13

Which of the following disorders is associated with joint pain in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoarthritis 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Rheumatoid arthritis 
D) Rheumatic fever 
A) Osteoarthritis 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Rheumatoid arthritis 
D) Rheumatic fever

Question 14

Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 commonly have had prediabetes for an extended period

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include:

Accepted Answer

A) weight-bearing exercises 
B) calcium and vitamin C supplements 
C) Fosamax and calcitonin 
D) A and C 
E) all of the above 
A) weight-bearing exercises 
B) calcium and vitamin C supplements 
C) Fosamax and calcitonin 
D) A and C 
E) all of the above

Question 16

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

Exam 48: Assisting in Geriatrics

Which statement is true about patients in the second stage of AD?

The medical term for an age spot is __________.

Disease is a normal and unavoidable part of the aging process.

PFT tests on aging persons typically show a decrease in vital capacity and an increase in residual volume.

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

Memantine (Namenda) is frequently used to treat __________.

The most frequent health problems in the elderly include all of the following except:

Which of the following conditions may have signs and symptoms similar to those seen in dementia?

Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of:

_____________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.

Dysphagia in older adults refers to:

List five suggestions the medical assistant can make to help prevent falls at home.

Which of the following disorders is associated with joint pain in older adults?

Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 commonly have had prediabetes for an extended period

The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include:

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

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The Healthcare Industry

The Medical Assisting Profession

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior

Medicine and Ethics

Medicine and Law

Computer Concepts

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Patient Reception and Processing

Office Environment and Daily Operations

Written Communications and Mail Processing

The Paper Medical Record Formerly Medical Records Management

The Electronic Medical Record

Health Information Management

Privacy in the Physicians Office

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

The Health Insurance Claim Form

Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting

Banking Services and Procedures

Financial and Practice Management

Medical Practice Management and Human Resources

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Patient Assessment

Patient Education

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Vital Signs

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Principles of Pharmacology

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Principles of Electrocardiography

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Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

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