Comprehensive geriatric assessment

Question 1

loss of system redundancy leads to?

Answer 1

decreased resilience to overcome environmental stress

Question 2

Effects of ageing (senescence)

Answer 2

Impairment of individual organ function

Breakdown of the complex interplay between organ systems (dyshomeostasis)

Question 3

fried criteria - give the 5

Answer 3

• Unintentional weight loss
• Exhaustion
• Weak grip strength
• Slow walking speed
• Low physical activity

Question 4

‘Basics of living’ = ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) examples

Answer 4

Transfers
Mobility
Toileting
Washing
Dressing
Meal preparation
Feeding

Question 5

Hospital has risks - what are some of them?

Answer 5

• Disorientation and delirium
• Learned dependency
• Deconditioning - eg muscle wasting due to immobility
• Iatrogenic harm
• Hospital Acquired Infection