Identifying Physiological Vulnerability and Risk Quiz
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What is considered a core concept in the study of aging?

  • Driving
  • Being near family/friends
  • Enjoying a hobby
  • Frailty (correct)

    • Which of the following stressors poses a risk to frail older adults according to the text?

  • Regular exercise routine
  • Increased social interactions
  • Hospitalization (correct)
  • A balanced diet

    • What do frail older adults lack to recover from stressors, according to the text?

  • Enhanced physical strength
  • Improved cognitive function
  • Reduced vulnerability
  • Increased physiological reserves (correct)

    • Considering frailty in older adults, what is the process underlying the high risk of adverse outcomes?

    <p>Aggregate loss of physiologic function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of an emerging research agenda related to frailty?

    <p>Identifying physiologically vulnerable people before clinical frailty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are frail older adults more likely to experience as a group?

    <p>Delayed recovery from illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential definition of frailty mentioned in the text?

    <p>Frailty is defined as synonymous with disability, comorbidity, or advanced old age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the frail population?

    <p>They are likely to be poor, women, and African American</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do geriatricians increasingly define frailty as?

    <p>A biologic syndrome of decreased reserve and resistance to stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a contributing factor to frailty in the elderly?

    <p>Economic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some main points mentioned in the cycle of frailty according to the text?

    <p>Decreased muscle mass and slowed motor performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some qualifying characteristics of frailty listed in the text?

    <p>Weight loss and exhaustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Four (or Five) Ms discussed in the text as foundational in the practice of Geriatrics?

    <p>Mobility, Mentation, Medication, Multimorbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of geriatric care, which of the following accurately defines dependency?

    <p>The state of relying on others for assistance in daily activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ADLs stand for in the context of geriatric care?

    <p>Activities of Daily Living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the state of being fragile, with decreased physiological reserves and increased vulnerability to stressors in older adults?

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

    How does multimorbidity differ from disease models in younger humans?

    <p>Multimorbidity refers to having multiple diseases simultaneously, while younger individuals typically have only one disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the social determinants of health important in geriatric care?

    <p>To address external factors influencing an individual's overall health and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected date when Medicaid will pay out $475 Billion in 2023 according to the text?

    <p>March 29, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is at twice the risk for economic insecurity compared to couples among older adults?

    <p>Older adult singles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of older adults is mentioned to be at highest risk for economic insecurity?

    <p>Non-white singles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens as Americans live longer in relation to government healthcare and social welfare systems?

    <p>More people rely on them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the text highlight as a fallacy regarding the future of healthcare and social welfare systems?

    <p>The problem will resolve itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility does the text indicate individuals have regarding the understanding and advocacy for the healthcare environment?

    <p>Responsibility to understand and advocate for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern raised regarding the current social welfare systems and the aging population?

    <p>Public financing of healthcare is unsustainable due to the increasing elderly population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Worker Funding Ratio mentioned in relation to Social Security and Medicare?

    <p>1.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the financial implications of the aging population highlighted in the text?

    <p>Public financing of retiree healthcare creates stress on today's workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key point about Medicaid coverage mentioned in the text?

    <p>Medicaid covers long-term nursing home care for older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Medicare described in terms of covering healthcare costs for older adults?

    <p>Medicare is facing financial challenges with increased elderly population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic trend is highlighted related to America's population in the text?

    <p>Growth in the population aged 85+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of geriatric patients have three or more chronic illnesses?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT one of the guiding principles for treating multimorbidity as discussed in the text?

    <p>Emphasizing medication over patient preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much public money is spent annually on medical care for Alzheimer's Disease?

    <p>$332B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of mobility issues in older adults as described in the text?

    <p>Improved muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common activity of daily living mentioned in the text that involves a 'Timed up and Go' test?

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

    Which of the following is NOT an instrumental activity of daily living described in the text?

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

    What is the main concern highlighted about the sustainability of government healthcare and social welfare systems in the text?

    <p>They are projected to run out of funding in the next decade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic group has the highest risk for economic insecurity according to the text?

    <p>Single older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date is highlighted for Medicaid to pay $475 billion in 2023 according to the text?

    <p>March 29, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the economic insecurity of older adults according to the text?

    <p>Unstable employment status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage estimate of economically insecure older adults mentioned in the text?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key implication highlighted regarding the future of government healthcare and social welfare systems in the text?

    <p>'Working itself out' is a flawed assumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stress does the text mention is put on the public financing of the health care system due to the increasing aging population?

    <p>Unsustainable systems given the current demographics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population is projected to be 65 years or older in the near future?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to Medicare and Social Security costs for retirees as per the text?

    <p>They are being paid for by today's workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant concern related to the Worker Funding Ratio for Social Security and Medicare?

    <p>&quot;Pay as you go&quot; systems will fail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main financial implication highlighted in the text regarding the aging population?

    <p>Increased costs in Medicare and Social Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of America's average age rising, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Growth in the 85+ population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a common concern regarding clinical practice guidelines for geriatric patients with multiple chronic illnesses?

    <p>They focus on single disease management, not multiple concurrent chronic illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is multimorbidity discussed in the text?

    <p>The challenge of managing multiple concurrent chronic illnesses in geriatric patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Medicaid coverage highlighted in the text?

    <p>It lacks funding to support geriatric care services adequately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are social determinants of health emphasized in the text?

    <p>As essential considerations influencing health outcomes in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about poverty rates among older adults?

    <p>Poverty rates remain a significant issue even for aging populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text critique the current social welfare systems in relation to aging populations?

    <p>They lack adequate provisions to address the complex healthcare requirements of older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

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