Question 1

A type of therapy that is based on an ancient therapy called the laying on of hands is known as ________ touch.

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Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system?

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A)   Increased number of pigment cells (melanocytes) 
B)   Softening of the nails
C)   Atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin
D)   Increased inflammatory response
E)   Increased amounts of collagen and elastinF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

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Question 4

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   shout
B)   speak rapidly
C)   repeat questions verbatim
D)   use a higher tone of voice
E)   speak in clear, low-pitched tonesF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

You are interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history. She replies to your questions willingly, but when you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Suggest a word you think she might want to use
B)   Ask the question again, but rephrase it
C)   Tell her the exact word does not matter
D)   Be patient and wait for her to find the word
E)   Go on to the next question in the interviewF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Elderly patients are more likely than other patients to experience postural hypotension. This is a sign of aging related to the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   integumentary system
B)   musculoskeletal system
C)   nervous system
D)   cardiovascular system
E)   special sensesF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

In an elderly patient, weakening of the supports of the uterus may cause the uterus to ________, or work its way down the vaginal canal.

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Question 8

Which of the following tips will help you communicate more effectively with an older patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supply a word when the patient stops to think of a word
B)   Speak very loudly
C)   Use a higher pitch when you speak
D)   Interrupt the patient if your question was misunderstood
E)   Look for a way to make a connection with the patientF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

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Question 10

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coronary artery disease
B)   Constipation-diarrhea cycle
C)   Alzheimer's disease
D)   Osteoporosis
E)   ArthritisF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

High cholesterol levels can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries, causing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension
B)   atherosclerosis
C)   osteoporosis
D)   diabetes
E)   osteoarthritisF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer's disease
B)   Congestive heart failure
C)   Diabetes mellitus type II
D)   Hyperlipidemia
E)   OsteoporosisF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least ____ percent of their time caring for older patients.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   10
C)   25
D)   35
E)   50F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he has been having pain in his lower abdomen. During the patient interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to find out more details about the pain Mr. Turner is having?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Is the pain there all the time?"
B)   "Is the pain confined to the lower right quadrant, or does it radiate laterally?"
C)   "Does the pain seem sharp or dull?"
D)   "Does the pain occur mostly after you eat?"
E)   "How would you describe the pain you are having?"F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Patient ________ for elderly patients can help them prevent or manage health problems and remain independent.

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Question 16

Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elders can be abused physically, sexually, or psychologically.
B)   Elder abuse is difficult to detect.
C)   Bruises from falls and other accidents can be mistaken for abuse.
D)   Most elder abuse victims are older men with chronic disabilities.
E)   Some elders choose to neglect or abuse themselves.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The appropriate way to address an elderly patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mrs. Jones
B)   Dorothy
C)   honey
D)   sweetie
E)   DottieF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Elderly patients are adults and should be treated with ________ regardless of their physical or mental state.

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Question 19

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduced perspiration
B)   Heat intolerance
C)   Cold intolerance
D)   Atherosclerosis
E)   Joint stiffnessF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is not appropriate when working with an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Go along with the patient's misconceptions about his or her condition
B)   Look directly at the patient and speak clearly without shouting
C)   Do not stereotype all elderly patients as frail or confused
D)   Never talk down to an elderly patient
E)   Pay attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cuesF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

A type of therapy that is based on an ancient therapy called the laying on of hands is known as ________ touch.

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In an elderly patient, weakening of the supports of the uterus may cause the uterus to ________, or work its way down the vaginal canal.

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Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he has been having pain in his lower abdomen. During the patient interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to find out more details about the pain Mr. Turner is having?

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Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

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Which of the following is not appropriate when working with an elderly patient?

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High cholesterol levels can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries, causing ____.

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Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system?

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Patient ________ for elderly patients can help them prevent or manage health problems and remain independent.

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Elderly patients are adults and should be treated with ________ regardless of their physical or mental state.

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You are interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history. She replies to your questions willingly, but when you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What should you do?

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Which of the following tips will help you communicate more effectively with an older patient?

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The appropriate way to address an elderly patient is ____.

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Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

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Elderly patients are more likely than other patients to experience postural hypotension. This is a sign of aging related to the ____.

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse?

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By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least ____ percent of their time caring for older patients.

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The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

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When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

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Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

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Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

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