Evidence-Based Geriatric Assessment Instruments Available to the Clinician

question 5

Multiple Choice

Evidence-based geriatric assessment instruments available to the clinician:

• A) Are largely screening instruments to detect a condition
• B) Largely do not exist and if they do they have limited clinical utility
• C) Include screening,evaluation,and measurement instruments in multiple domains
• D) Have applicability in the outpatient but not the inpatient setting

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Definitions:

Unintentional

Actions or behaviors that occur without deliberate planning or intent.

Sexual Assault

An act in which a person intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will.

Cultural Beliefs

Shared values, norms, and practices that are learned from society and guide behavior and perceptions.

Interpersonal Violence

Violence that occurs between individuals who know each other, such as partners, family members, friends, or colleagues.