Patient’s ability to engage in rational discussion about treatment outcomes is partof which elderly assessment? *(-/1 Point)25.IntellectualRationalCognitiveIntuitive

An older adult in a nursing home has been referred to a neuropsychologist for a neuropsychological assessment of their memory and mood to better understand their clinical profile. The request has been made by the treating doctor who is interested to better understand if depression or a neurocognitive disorder may be impacting the client’s symptoms. Based on the information above, which is the primary ethical principle that should be consulted before conducting the assessment at the first meeting this client? Group of answer choicesA.3 Informed consentA.6 Release of information to clientsB.2 Record KeepingB.1 CompetenceC.1 Reputable behaviourC.7 Ethics investigations and concernsC.4 Non-Exploitation

Why is Assess Cognitive Function one of the specific precaution when administering medication for older adults?

Cognition of the older adult requires specific tools and considerations to accurately assess mental status. Which of the following instruments takes high school education into consideration when assessing cognition?Group of answer choicesSLUMSMoCA version 7.1Cranial nerve III testingMini-Cog

26. It is important that you follow certain procedures when working with other health professionals to implement a treatment plan for an elderly or disabled person (choose all that apply).Options Choose the correct answer/sOffer the client the choice of having a support person accompany them for any appointments or procedures.Select…  Ensure the client or patient is fully informed about what they can expect when they see another health professional and is given the opportunity to ask questions. (Where cognitive decline or intellectual disability is present, you will need to cover this with the person who has power of attorney)Select…  Don’t allow the client to ask any questions, they must wait to talk directly to their doctorSelect…  Ensure that any copies of client notes, test results and referral letters are clearly marked as confidential when sent to another health professional. Do not send originals.Select…  Always obtain consent from the elderly person or person with a disability, or from the person who has authority to give consent for them (usually known as power of attorney).Select…  Assume the client has already been fully informed about what is happening during their next visit to their specialistSelect…

Neurological assessment of the older adult requires specific tools and considerations to assess patient mental status. Which of the following should be used to assess patient cognition?Group of answer choicesAdminister SLUMS, a short dementia assessment.Administer MoCA v 7.1, a 12-item assessment to detect mild neurocognitive disorders.Administer testing of cranial nerve III.Administer Mini-Cog, a three-word recall with clock drawing capability. PreviousNext