Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Process Quiz
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Which healthcare setting are older adults significantly more likely to seek and accept services in, as compared to specialty mental health care?

  • Hospice care
  • Primary care (correct)
  • Emergency care
  • Specialist care

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the elements contingent upon successful aging?

  • Avoiding disease and disability
  • Engaging with life
  • Seeking specialty mental health care (correct)
  • Maintaining high cognitive and physical function

    • Which domain of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) includes the 4 sub-domains referred to as the 4Ds?

  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Cognitive Assessment
  • Psychological Assessment (correct)
  • Physical Assessment

    • Which screening test is a quick test for short-term memory?

    <p>Three Item Recall Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is a rapid screening instrument for mild cognitive dysfunction?

    <p>MoCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the amnestic form often precedes which disease?

    <p>Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is used for GP screening for dementia?

    <p>GPCOG (General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is a brief screening tool for early cognitive impairment?

    <p>Mini-COG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of CGA in community settings for people with frailty?

    <p>Prolonging independent living at home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key process that supports implementation and maximizes the impact of CGA?

    <p>Access to joint health and social care funding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is referral for specialist single professional assessment considered appropriate in the context of CGA?

    <p>When there is clarity of when referral for specialist single professional assessment is appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the GP play in the Primary Care setting with regard to CGA?

    <p>Evaluating conditions for appropriate secondary care referral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is instrumental in reducing the incidence of hospital admissions from care homes in the context of CGA?

    <p>Development of multi-disciplinary (MDT) teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CGA stand for in the context of the given text?

    <p>Clinical Geriatric Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of team does referral from the emergency unit or ward go to, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of CGA supports reducing hospital admission and prolonging independent living at home?

    <p>Clear identification of a joint core level of competence in assessment between health and social care practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the TUG test mentioned in the text?

    <p>To assess gait and balance in elderly patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR) considered more appropriate for elderly care?

    <p>It provides a centralized location of data required for personalized care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using CGA based record-keeping?

    <p>It provides easily identifiable and updatable parameters for periodic monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a nurse or GP in the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)?

    <p>To lead the performance of selected portions of CGA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a GP customize his Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to incorporate POMR style annotations for elderly patients?

    <p>By using paper templates specifically designed for POMR style annotations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of developing a model of proactive care for Older Adults living with Frailty?

    <p>Centralized location of data required for personalized care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Most Electronic Medical Record systems in GP practice structured for SOAP annotation considered inadequate for the elderly?

    <p>They do not provide easily identifiable and updatable parameters for monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would the GP's electronic record keeping system (EMR) need to be revised and/or upgraded?

    <p>To accommodate the easy retrieval and centralised availability of data necessary for CGA and subsequent interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CGA stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health care professionals are typically part of the core team in the CGA process?

    <p>Physician, nurse, and social worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the 'virtual team' approach mentioned in the text?

    <p>Team communication completed via telephone or electronically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the GP play in the CGA-based proactive model of care?

    <p>Architect and coordinator of patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long may it take to fully complete a CGA assessment according to the text?

    <p>Up to 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professionals are included as necessary in the multidisciplinary team for interventions?

    <p>Doctor and other relevant members such as nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the GP advised to do if a comprehensive geriatric assessment is impossible within their practice's constraints?

    <p>Schedule multiple consultations to cover aspects of CGA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an integral part of both the Brief CGA record keeping template and the Full CGA record keeping template?

    <p>&quot;Personalised Care Plan&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)?

    <p>Assessment of physical and cognitive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which domain is included in the Medical Assessment sub-domain of CGA?

    <p>Pain Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Proactive Care?

    <p>To improve the quality of life for older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'geriatric syndrome' refer to?

    <p>Unique features of common health conditions in older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?

    <p>ADLs focus on physical tasks, while IADLs involve more complex skills related to daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Personalised Care Planning?

    <p>To collaborate with the patient and clinician to agree on goals and actions for managing the patient's health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Frailty characterized by?

    <p>Diminished strength and endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Proactive Care involve?

    <p>Assessing individual’s needs, drafting care plans, providing services, and monitoring needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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