Deck 25: Geriatric Radiography

Question 1

A common cause of death in patients with Alzheimer's is:

A) hemorrhagic stroke.
B) myocardial infarction.
C) elder abuse.
D) pneumonia.

Answer 1

pneumonia.

Question 2

The aging experience is individual and is affected by:
1)attitude.
2)lifestyle choices.
3)heredity.

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 2

1, 2, and 3

Question 3

Which of the following musculoskeletal conditions increases in incidence as age increases?
1)Osteoporosis
2)Degenerative joint disease
3)Osgood-Schlatter's disease

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 3

1 and 2 only

Question 4

Which of the following is a warning sign of emotional abuse of an older adult?

A) Sudden change in financial status
B) An increase in insomnia
C) Sudden change in alertness
D) Development of decubitus ulcers

Question 5

What is one of the leading causes of death among the elderly?

A) Pneumonia
B) Pancreatitis
C) Bronchitis
D) Emphysema

Question 6

Exposure factors for the elderly:

A) do not require any changes.
B) call for increased kVp.
C) may need longer time settings.
D) often require lower kVp.

Question 7

A common fracture site for an elderly person with osteoporosis is the:

A) first metatarsal.
B) distal radius.
C) humeral head.
D) olecranon process.

Question 8

Elder abuse occurs in many forms, such as sexual, emotional, exploitive, or physical.

Question 9

The preclinical stage of Alzheimer's disease may be asymptomatic, but evidence of this disease can often be detected on imaging.

Question 10

Which of the following help with communications with geriatric patients?

A) Speaking lower and closer
B) Bright lighting in the exam room
C) Assistance in stepping down from the table
D) Allowing time for the patient to rest between positions

Question 11

Aging and disease are considered synonymous.

Question 12

When imaging the upper or lower limbs on geriatric patients, keep in mind that:

A) many projections can be combined to decrease time and discomfort.
B) mobility and flexibility is often decreased.
C) long bones shrink as age increases.
D) scatter radiation is greater in those with osteoporosis.

Question 13

Which of the following would be common sites for decubitus ulcers?
1)Heel
2)Knee
3)Elbow

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 14

Traditional positioning for a chest radiograph may be difficult for the elderly patient. An alternative would be to:

A) position the patient for an AP.
B) have a CT scan for the chest.
C) wrap his or her arms around the chest stand.
D) leave arms down at the side of the body.

Question 15

Ageism is a term that is used to describe _____ of the elderly.

A) a chronic condition
B) social and psychological changes
C) stereotyping and discrimination
D) preferential treatment

Question 16

What system accounts for almost 50% of disability in patients older than age 65?

A) Cardiovascular
B) Gastrointestinal
C) Musculoskeletal
D) Nervous

Question 17

Dementia is a natural part of the aging process.

Question 18

It is inappropriate to address elderly patients as "honey" or "dear."