Geriatric Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what is different about a comprehensive geriatric assessment to usual assessments
A
creation of a problem list, rather than looking at potential differentials looks at the patient holistically
2
Q
what are the 5 areas for assessment in comprehensive geriatric assessment
A
medical psychological functioning social/environment spiritual
3
Q
older people present differently in acute illnesses true/false
A
true - depending on medications, pre-existing health conditions etc
4
Q
in an elderly patient with sepsis list how their presentation can differ from a younger patient
A
early drop in BP
tachycardic response can be absent
temperature low
CRP and WCC may not raise much
5
Q
risk of C. Diff is higher in the elderly true/false
A
true - therefore broad spectrum antibiotics should be avoided
