Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

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What is a potential benefit of managing allergies?

  • Lower healthcare costs (correct)
  • Increased risk of illness
  • Less need for medication
  • Enhanced social skills

How might proper nutrition contribute to overall health?

  • It can lead to decreased emotional well-being
  • It may cause digestive problems
  • It enhances functional ability (correct)
  • It results in increased fatigue

What combination of effects can managing allergies and nutrition have?

  • No significant impact on well-being
  • Lower healthcare costs and improved functional ability (correct)
  • Increased dependence on medications
  • Worsened health and increased costs

Which of the following is a misconception regarding the impact of allergies?

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What is NOT a benefit associated with proper nutrition?

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What state was she found in?

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Where was she found?

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Which of the following describes her condition?

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What mental state can be inferred from her weakness and lethargy?

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What might be a potential reason for her being found weak and lethargic?

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What is the purpose of a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

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Which of the following principles is NOT commonly associated with comprehensive geriatric assessment?

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Which of the following factors is integral to the physical assessment approach in geriatric patients?

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What characterizes the approach to physical assessment for older adults?

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Which of the following best describes the format of a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

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What is one major factor contributing to the prevalence of disease mentioned?

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Which type of modifications should be considered during the assessment of disease prevalence?

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In the context of disease, what aspect should environmental modifications address?

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Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between stress response and disease prevalence?

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What should be the focus of environmental modifications related to health assessment?

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Why is touch particularly important for older individuals?

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What is a common perception about touch among patients?

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What does the content suggest about manifestations of caring behaviors?

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How do older individuals generally feel about touch?

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What misconception might some have about touch and older individuals?

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What is a key consideration when modifying an approach for individuals with impairments?

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Why is it important to modify approaches for individuals with cognitive impairments?

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Which of the following would be an inappropriate approach when working with individuals with impairments?

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What could be a consequence of not adjusting an approach for cognitive impairments?

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What aspect is essential for effectively modifying approaches for physical impairments?

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Flashcards

Allergies

An immune system response to a harmless substance.

Nutrition

The process of taking in and using food for growth and energy.

Lower healthcare costs

Reduced expenses related to medical care.

Improved functional ability

Enhanced capacity to perform daily tasks.

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XV

A section/topic number for a listing, likely of things related to nutrition

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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

A multidimensional evaluation that assesses older adults' physical, mental, social, and functional health.

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Physical Assessment

Part of a comprehensive geriatric assessment that examines a patient's physical health, including their body systems.

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Underlying Principles

The fundamental ideas or concepts guiding comprehensive geriatric assessment.

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What are the Three Underlying Principles of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment?

The three principles are: 1. Patient-centered Approach: Emphasize individual needs and preferences. 2. Multidisciplinary Team: Involve professionals from various fields. 3. Functional Assessment: Focus on daily living abilities.

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Lethargic

Feeling tired, weak, and lacking energy.

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Weak

Lacking physical strength or power.

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Planning

Thinking about and preparing for something in advance.

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Found in bed

Located in a bed, usually implying a sick or injured state.

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Prevalence of disease

How common a disease is within a population.

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Reduced ability to respond to stress

The body's weakened capacity to cope with challenges, both physical and mental.

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Environmental modifications

Changes made to the environment to support better health and function.

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Sensory considerations

Understanding how senses (sight, hearing, touch, etc.) are affected by the environment.

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Assessment

The process of evaluating a situation or person to understand their needs and create a plan.

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Caring behaviors

Actions that show concern, kindness, and support for others, especially patients.

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Non-caring behaviors

Actions that lack concern, kindness, and support, potentially causing distress or neglect to others.

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Adjust Approach

Modifying how you help someone based on their physical or mental challenges.

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Importance of touch

Physical contact, like a gentle hand on the shoulder, can provide comfort and reassurance to patients, especially those who are ill or vulnerable.

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Patient-Centered Care

Focusing on what the patient needs and wants, making sure they are involved in decisions about their care.

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Multidisciplinary Team

A group of healthcare professionals from different areas (doctors, nurses, therapists) working together to care for a patient.

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Older persons and touch

Older adults often find physical touch comforting and validating, even more so than younger individuals.

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Why is touch important for patients?

Touch can convey empathy, provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and make patients feel valued and cared for.

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Functional Assessment

Evaluating how well a person can do everyday tasks like walking, bathing, or eating.

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Cognitive Impairment

Problems with thinking, learning, or remembering, affecting daily life.

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Study Notes

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

  • CGA is an interdisciplinary process assessing older adults using a biopsychosocial functional model
  • Three underlying principles: physical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors
  • Focus on functional abilities central to evaluation
  • Purpose: To prevent functional decline and improve care for older adults

Tools Used in CGA

  • Physical: Physical examination, nutritional assessment (BMI, MNA)
  • Functional: Barthel's Index, Katz Index of Independence in ADLs, Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, Time Up and Go (TUG)
  • Socioeconomic: Financial situation, family APGAR, housing
  • Psychological: Cognitive assessment (MMSE, Mini-Cog, MoCA), mood and emotion
  • Medical: Review of systems, comorbidities
  • Culturally sensitive: considering patients cultural and social backgrounds, avoiding stereotypes

Special Considerations for CGA

  • Atypical illness presentation: altered presentation of illness in older adults
  • Interrelationship between physical, psychosocial aspects of aging:
  • Health conditions and disability affects functional status
  • Individualized assessment: Tailoring the CGA to the individual older adult

The Interviewer

  • Cultural sensitivity is critical: Be respectful and understanding, avoid stereotyping, learn about patient's culture's beliefs and practices.
  • Communication is key: Use clear, concise explanations, allow time for the patient to respond, respect personal space.
  • EHR use during an interview may affect communication and should be used mindfully to improve interview quality.

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