Assessing Aging

Question 1

What would cause the absence of a red light reflex in geriatric patients

Answer 1

Cataracts

Question 2

What are the parts to a physical assessment in a geriatric patients

Answer 2

History
Physical exam
Ortho/neuro exam
Chiropractic exam
5 senses

Question 3

What is the key part of functional assessment

Answer 3

Activities of daily living

Question 4

Ways to assess functional status

Answer 4

Functional status index
Get up n go
Barthel index
Observation of patient

Question 5

What is a way to test cognitive assessment

Answer 5

Mini mental state exam (mmse)

Quick test-3 item recall

Question 6

What is an assessment of nutritional health

Answer 6

Weight gain/loss

Teeth, tongue, gums, lips, jaw