Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (Cga) Study Guide Rated A+

Psychosocial assessment 3 things looking for? {Ans: Look for atypical presentation of depression Assessment of cognitive function Get h/o of risk factors: social isolation}CGA is based on {Ans: idea that a systematic evaluation of frail older persons by a team of health professionals may identify a variety of treatable health problems and lead to better health outcomes.}Purpose of CGA 3 {Ans: 1. Prevention of decline in performance of ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) + IADLs (Instrumental ADL) 2. Screen for functional impairments 3. Screen for preventable diseases}Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Assessment of Functioning -4 components {Ans: -Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) -Instrumental Activities of Daily Living -Activity/exercise status -Gait and Balance}Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Social assessment {Ans: Informal support needs and assets}Malnutrition and Weight Loss -% elderly effected -prognostic factors 2 -% of weight loss that is a red flag {Ans: 20-30% of elderly havenutritional disorders prognostic factors of mortality - Serum albumin - cholesterol Weight loss >10% of the previous 6 months is a red flag}