Question 1

Urinary frequency is not a common occurrence in aging persons because of the decreased ability of the bladder wall to expand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is the age-related loss of close vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presbycusis 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Presbyopia 
D)  Glaucoma 
A)  Presbycusis 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Presbyopia 
D)  Glaucoma

Question 3

The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. 
B)  buildup of drug waste materials in the CNS. 
C)  destruction of brain tissue through ischemia. 
D)  A and C 
A)  buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. 
B)  buildup of drug waste materials in the CNS. 
C)  destruction of brain tissue through ischemia. 
D)  A and C

Question 4

Wound healing may be a problem for an older patient because of decreased blood flood to dermal tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Orthostatic hypotension may be caused by the heart's inability to adapt to an increased workload.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Musculoskeletal disease is an inevitable part of the aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Over time,vessel walls thicken and become less elastic because of the calcification and buildup of connective tissue in which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atherosclerosis 
B)  Phlebitis 
C)  Arteriosclerosis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Atherosclerosis 
B)  Phlebitis 
C)  Arteriosclerosis 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Aging patients with hearing loss tend to also have problems with depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male gender 
B)  Family history of osteoporosis 
C)  Racial background 
D)  Extended use of anticonvulsant drugs 
A)  Male gender 
B)  Family history of osteoporosis 
C)  Racial background 
D)  Extended use of anticonvulsant drugs

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The medical assistant may perform a(n)__________ to assess a patient's ability to write,calculate,and recall facts.

Accepted Answer

Mini-Menta

Question 18

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 19

A medication that can be prescribed to treat osteoporosis is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medication that can be prescribed to...

Question 20

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.

Exam 24: Assisting in Geriatrics

Urinary frequency is not a common occurrence in aging persons because of the decreased ability of the bladder wall to expand.

Which of the following is the age-related loss of close vision?

The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the

Wound healing may be a problem for an older patient because of decreased blood flood to dermal tissues.

Orthostatic hypotension may be caused by the heart's inability to adapt to an increased workload.

Mini mental state examination assesses the patient's ability to

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.

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

Musculoskeletal disease is an inevitable part of the aging process.

Over time,vessel walls thicken and become less elastic because of the calcification and buildup of connective tissue in which condition?

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

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

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

Aging patients with hearing loss tend to also have problems with depression.

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?

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

The medical assistant may perform a(n)__________ to assess a patient's ability to write,calculate,and recall facts.

Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because

A medication that can be prescribed to treat osteoporosis is __________.

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

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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