Question 1

An older person diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 may have difficulty complying with treatment protocols because

Accepted Answer

A)  the person is easily distracted during education interventions. 
B)  sensorimotor changes may interfere. 
C)  multiple health problems may complicate treatment. 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  the person is easily distracted during education interventions. 
B)  sensorimotor changes may interfere. 
C)  multiple health problems may complicate treatment. 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

What is ranked as the leading cause of death among men and women?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The skin of older patients appears thinner and tears easily because of changes in the dermal layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is one of the most common complaints related to skin among older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry skin 
B)  Thin transparent skin 
C)  Bruising 
D)  Age spots 
A)  Dry skin 
B)  Thin transparent skin 
C)  Bruising 
D)  Age spots

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Grace Glasgow,an 86-year-old patient,has a combination of presbyopia and macular degeneration.How can the medical assistant help Miss Glasgow around the office?

Accepted Answer

When escorting her, allow her to place h

Question 8

Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cataract 
B)  Glaucoma 
C)  Macular degeneration 
A)  Cataract 
B)  Glaucoma 
C)  Macular degeneration

Question 9

Explain the Mini-Mental Status Exam and how it is used to diagnose dementia.

Accepted Answer

The MMSE is a 5-minute test designed to

Question 10

The cells in the ________________ are produced more slowly with age,making the skin prone to tear and blister.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis 
B)  dermis 
C)  subcutaneous layer 
D)  All of the above 
A)  epidermis 
B)  dermis 
C)  subcutaneous layer 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty controlling the flow of urine is a normal part of aging. 
B)  frequent infections increase urgency. 
C)  no treatment is available for incontinence in older patients. 
A)  difficulty controlling the flow of urine is a normal part of aging. 
B)  frequent infections increase urgency. 
C)  no treatment is available for incontinence in older patients.

Question 12

Which of the following changes in the aging patient are directly related to the individual's activity level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Height 
B)  Weight 
C)  Muscular 
D)  Skeletal 
A)  Height 
B)  Weight 
C)  Muscular 
D)  Skeletal

Question 13

Lack of intrinsic factor in the gastric mucosa makes it difficult for aging people to digest iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Oral health: Does the patient wear dentu

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Aging brings an increase in __________,causing the heart to work harder to pump blood into the systemic circulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aging brings an increase in __________,causing the...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Aging people are at no greater risk of developing blood clots in the legs than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Radiological tests including CT,MRT,and PETS tests may help show the structural and functional changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Assisting in Geriatrics

An older person diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 may have difficulty complying with treatment protocols because

What is ranked as the leading cause of death among men and women?

The skin of older patients appears thinner and tears easily because of changes in the dermal layer.

What is one of the most common complaints related to skin among older people?

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

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

Grace Glasgow,an 86-year-old patient,has a combination of presbyopia and macular degeneration.How can the medical assistant help Miss Glasgow around the office?

Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?

Explain the Mini-Mental Status Exam and how it is used to diagnose dementia.

The cells in the ________________ are produced more slowly with age,making the skin prone to tear and blister.

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because

Which of the following changes in the aging patient are directly related to the individual's activity level?

Lack of intrinsic factor in the gastric mucosa makes it difficult for aging people to digest iron.

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

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

Aging brings an increase in __________,causing the heart to work harder to pump blood into the systemic circulation.

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

Aging people are at no greater risk of developing blood clots in the legs than younger adults.

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

Radiological tests including CT,MRT,and PETS tests may help show the structural and functional changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

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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