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09 Healthy Aging and Care of Older Adults Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 09 Healthy Aging and Care of Older Adults, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

A person's chronological age alone is enough to determine their independence and care needs.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

For eligible adults, through what age does the USPSTF recommend colorectal cancer screening? Enter the age in years.

Fill in the blank

1 point

When assessing an older adult’s abilities, compare them with the person’s own .

Choose one

1 point

An older adult develops new confusion that has worsened rapidly. What is the most appropriate response?

A
Assume the change is a normal effect of aging and wait to see whether it passes.
B
Arrange appropriate evaluation of the new change rather than attributing it to normal aging.
C
Use chronological age alone to decide whether the person needs support.

True or false

1 point

A positive finding on a brief screen is a diagnosis by itself.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

To help reduce tripping hazards in the home, secure rugs and .

Choose all

1 point

Which activities are activities of daily living (ADLs), rather than instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)? Select all correct choices.

A
Bathing
B
Dressing
C
Managing money
D
Transferring
E
Preparing meals
F
Eating
G
Using transportation

Choose one

1 point

An older adult reports difficulty managing medications. Which approach best follows a functional assessment?

A
Conclude that the person has a memory disorder and change the regimen immediately.
B
Ask a caregiver to take over all medication tasks without consulting the older adult.
C
Ask the older adult about the difficulty, identify possible causes, and agree on practical supports.

Choose all

1 point

When assessing an older adult’s risk of falling, which factors should be considered? Select all correct choices.

A
Gait
B
Balance
C
Vision
D
Orthostatic symptoms
E
Whether the person owns a home
F
Medicines that may increase fall risk

Choose one

1 point

A 70-year-old asks which vaccines are due. Which approach best reflects the guidance for adult immunization?

A
Follow the same vaccine schedule for every adult, regardless of history or health.
B
Check the current CDC adult immunization schedule and consider age, prior doses, health conditions, and other indications.
C
Base vaccine timing only on the person’s chronological age.

Open ended

1 point

An older adult has had a fall and wants to remain safely mobile at home. Describe several practical fall-prevention measures that could be considered, including how to tailor them to the person.

True or false

1 point

A medication review for an older adult should include prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements, considering interactions, side effects, and whether each is still needed.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

An older adult who previously managed their medicines independently now finds the task difficult. The reason is not clear. What is the best next step?

A
Assume the person has cognitive decline and arrange a memory diagnosis.
B
Ask the person about the difficulty, identify possible causes, and agree on practical supports.
C
Have the caregiver take over all medication decisions immediately.
D
Treat the difficulty as a normal part of aging and do not investigate it.

Choose one

1 point

An older adult reports a new, persistent symptom that has not yet been evaluated. How should the clinician approach it?

A
Arrange an appropriate diagnostic evaluation.
B
Use a routine screening test and wait for the next scheduled preventive-care review.
C
Defer assessment because screening is intended for people without symptoms.
D
Assume the symptom is a normal age-related change unless it persists for several months.

Written response

1 point

According to the USPSTF recommendation in the material, beginning at what age should women be screened for osteoporosis? Enter a whole number of years.

Written response

1 point

A brief screen identifies a concern in an older adult. What should follow, rather than making a diagnosis from the screen alone?

Choose one

1 point

An older adult reports a recent fall. Which approach best supports an individualized fall-risk assessment?

A
Ask only whether the person has fallen in the past year.
B
Focus on home hazards and defer assessment of the person's mobility and medicines.
C
Recommend an assistive device before asking about fall circumstances or assessing mobility.
D
Ask about falls and near-falls, then assess relevant mobility, health, and medication factors.

Choose one

1 point

A 79-year-old adult is considering colorectal cancer screening. Which approach matches the USPSTF guidance described in the material?

A
Recommend screening automatically because all adults should be screened at every age.
B
Stop considering screening because it is recommended only through age 75.
C
Make a selective decision that considers health, previous screening, and the person's preferences.
D
Base the decision only on chronological age, without considering health or preferences.

Choose one

1 point

A home review identifies a loose rug along an older adult's usual route through the home. What is the best safety-planning approach?

A
Apply the same set of home changes to every older adult, regardless of their routines.
B
Discuss relevant hazards and tailor changes to the person's routines and choices.
C
Avoid discussing home hazards unless the person has already had a serious injury.
D
Remove all furnishings and frequently used belongings to make every area as empty as possible.

Written response

1 point

An older adult says they have few opportunities to interact with others. Which preventive counseling domain named in the guidance is most directly relevant?