Healthcare Needs of Older Adults Quiz
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Healthcare Needs of Older Adults Quiz

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What should Kay's physiotherapist include in the initial assessment?

  • Evaluation of lung function
  • Assessment of vision
  • Evaluation of liver function
  • Assessment of handgrip strength (correct)

    • What does sarcopenia refer to?

  • Loss of muscle mass and function in later life (correct)
  • Decrease in heart rate
  • Decrease in lung capacity
  • Loss of bone mass

    • Which framework is used to express the core competencies of healthcare professionals involved in the care of the older person?

  • 5Ms framework (correct)
  • 7Ps framework
  • 3Rs framework
  • 4Ds framework

    • What can aging cause in a variety of organs and systems?

    <p>Pro-disease state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correlation between aging and chronic diseases in humans?

    <p>Strong correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of differentiating normal aging from incipient muscle weakness?

    <p>To prevent fall-related injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term was coined in the 1960s to describe immobility, instability, incontinence, and impaired intellect in older adults?

    <p>Geriatric giants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What framework was presented by Dr. Mary Tinetti in 2017 to express the specialist knowledge and skills required to deliver care to older people?

    <p>Geriatric 5Ms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do older people frequently have that are intricately related to their acute and chronic medical conditions?

    <p>Complex health and social care needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do healthcare professionals involved in the care of older people require to navigate the complexity of their healthcare needs?

    <p>Specialist skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the physiotherapist start by learning about in order to provide patient-centered care?

    <p>Kay's preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which annual meeting did Dr. Mary Tinetti present the Geriatric 5Ms framework?

    <p>Canadian Geriatrics Society annual meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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