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Question # 3
Multiple Choice

What considerations are important when working with geriatric patients?

have patience
listen to the patient
preserve their privacy
all of the above


Question # 4
Multiple Choice

In geriatrics, why is it MOST important not to be too focused on one aspect of care?

There may not be a good chance for a recovery.
The family may not want to focus on the illness.
The patient may want to talk about other things.
The patient may have multiple medical problems.


Question # 5
Multiple Choice

In the geriatric team model, it is important to include the patient and caregivers from the beginning.

True
False


Question # 6
Multiple Choice

What do MOST geriatric teams have in common?

They are located in different areas.
They make decisions by team consensus.
They are inflexible due to the patient’s multiple needs.
All of the above



Question # 7
Multiple Choice

The overall goal of a geriatric team is to _____.

shorten the length of the hospital stay
cure the illness
enhance the quality of life
reduce the number of missed appointments



Question # 8
Multiple Choice

The idea of interdisciplinary teams _____.

has been around since the 1940s
is new to health care
has been around since ancient times
started in the 1970s and 1980s


Question # 9
Multiple Choice

In order for teams to handle conflict, _____.

they should have one individual in charge of communicating
they should rely on the leader
they should be focused on one aspect of care
they should have a plan in place of how to handle conflict within the team


Question # 10
Multiple Choice

A team member that can serve as a point of contact for the team can _____.

facilitate patient information flow
improve patient satisfaction
result in better patient compliance
all of the above

Answer 1

Question 3: All of the above

Question 4:The patient may have multiple medical problems

Question 5: True

Question 6: They make decisions by team consensus.

Question 7: enhance the quality of life

Question 8: has been around since the 1940s

Question 9: they should have a plan in place of how to handle conflict within the team

Question 10: all of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

Question3: Due to the age category of geriatric patients all of the above are important considerations in ensuring optimal patient care, staying informed as a health practitioner and preserving patient dignity.

Question 4: Due to the age category of geriatric patients it is very likely that these patients suffer from multiple medical conditions. You must consider all aspects of care in order properly address the urgent need whilst ensuring that any other comorbidities are not exacerbated.

Question 5: Including the patient and caregivers from the beginning allows for free flow in information between the health practitioners, the patient and caregivers. This is both legally and medically necessary and ensures that there is an ease of care in cases where patients/caregivers are anxious about their progress.

Question 6: Team consensus based decisions is a medical necessity as the expertise and knowledge of all members within the geriatric team is considered prior to making important decisions about patient care.

Question 7: Geriatric patients often have incurable illnesses, complex medical histories and long lists of ailments that are simply due to old age that cannot be reversed. In this case, ensuring that the quality of life of the patient is enhanced becomes the major priority of the geriatric team.

Question 8: The idea of interdisciplinary teams originated during World War II which took place during years 1939-1940. Thus it's been around since the 1940s.

Question 9: Having a plan in place to handle conflict within a team ensures that conflicts are resolved much quicker and more effectively than than when one person is solely responsible for conflict resolution and improves the flow of information amoungst all team members. This is critical, as prior communication amoungst the entire team due to a preset plan of action that every member is aware of ensures that the conflict is resolved via the inclusion of all members affected by said conflict.

Question 10: Appointing a team member that can serve as a point of contact for the team offers all of the listed benefits.