What Special Consideration Should Be Made When Assessing a Geriatric

question 24

Multiple Choice

What special consideration should be made when assessing a geriatric trauma patient before surgery?

• A) They may have preexisting diseases and conditions.
• B) They may take many prescription and nonprescription drugs.
• C) They have decreased physiologic reserves.
• D) All of the options can negatively impact the geriatric patient's perioperative experience.

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Definitions:

Spirometer

A device used to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled from the lungs, commonly used in pulmonary function tests.

Tuning Fork

A metal instrument that, when struck, produces a sound of a specific pitch, used in medical exams to assess hearing and vibration sensation.

Ophthalmoscope

A medical device used by healthcare professionals to examine the interior of the eye.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal body sounds, such as the heartbeat or breathing.