Quiz

All options are myths about elderly people. Which ONE is not a myth?

A 75 year old man visited the medical clinic 4 times last month, with unexplained injuries. He lives with his jobless son .What could be the probable cause?

Determinants of healthy ageing include:

Which food item is preferable for an elderly?

According to ‘FOOD PYRAMID’ How many servings of bread, rice and cereal should be included in the daily menu for an elderly?

What does Dysphagia mean?

Choose the correct option. According to ‘MY PLATE’ the recommended intake for milk and dairy for the elderly  is…?

Pureed diet is level 1 diet for an elderly. Choose the correct food items which are included in this category.

Choose the food items included in full liquid diet.

An elderly is suffering from Xerostomia (dry mouth). Which food items is not recommended for him?

An elderly lady who is diabetic asks about your recommendations for her diet. Your may recommend some diet to her. Chose the INCORRECT OPTION.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding mental health?

A 70 years old lady has chronic back pain secondary to spinal problems. She had been relying on her husband for assistance with some of her daily activities until he passed away 4 months ago. Because she could not fully care for herself she had to move into an assisted living facility. She has lost several pounds and has a sad affect, keep forgetting things and upon interview she reports that since she moved she no longer plays cards with her former neighbors. What do you think is the most likely diagnosis?

You are the care coordinator of a 65-year-old male who has left his job abroad 6 months ago and has come back to Pakistan. He has been feeling worthless and thinking to commit suicide for last two weeks. All of the following are associated with increased risk of suicide in elderly EXCEPT ONE.

. A son of a 75-year-old man complains that his father is always irritable, agitated, and continuously asks to repeat. He is less cooperative and turns TV on a very volume high. On examination it is noticed that he is suffering from hearing loss but has trouble admitting it. How will you manage?

1. Counsel the caregiver about his father situation
2. Pursue the son to take him to audiologist

• Listen and counsel the patient

1. Continue and let him listen to the T.V on high volume

How should you respond to a depressed person?

Choose the two major mental conditions which have increased significantly during the Covid Era in both males and females.

The Covid-19 era has resulted in great impacts on some of the factors related to human environment. Choose the correct option for these factors.

Given below are some practical advice for the public from Pakistan Psychiatric Society to maintain mental health and resilience. Choose the ONE NOT recommended.

A family notices that their father who is 75 years old is becoming more agitated. He forgets the rakkat of his namaz and keeps on praying again and again since few months. What is the most suspected problem with their father?

A lady tells you that his mother who is 68 years old is found self-talking. Upon asking her she says that her deceased parents are here to visit her.  These type of Visual Hallucination are characteristic feature of ….?

Dementia consists of all things except ONE.

An 85 years old male complained of dizziness off and on. He was asked by his care giver to stand bare foot quietly with his feet together. Later he was asked to close his eyes in the same condition. The elder swayed to his right and he had to be supported by his son. Choose the correct option regarding this maneuver.

What does the poor nutrition of an elderly indicate? Choose the INCORRECT option.

You have been a care giver of an elderly. How would you assess his vision by using a performance based screening?

Regarding the communication strategies; how would you talk to an elderly on a video call?

Choose the incorrect option.

You have been asked to arrange for a video consultation between your elderly uncle and his consultant. The consultation did not meet the standards of care in the end. What would be the next step?

What is the goal of Geriatric Care?

What is the RED FLAG  complaint in an elderly during his history taking and examination? Choose the best option.

A very simple test is performed to test whether as elderly is able to move around easily and independently. Select the correct test.