CSA Domain 3: Health and Wellness Aspects Welcome to your CSA Domain 3: Health and Wellness Aspects 1. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What is the primary risk associated with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in elderly patients? Increased risk of viral infections Cognitive decline Gastrointestinal bleeding Muscular atrophy None 2. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with osteoporosis in aging adults? Vitamin C Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin E None 3. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What is a key factor that contributes to the increased incidence of Type 2 diabetes in elderly populations? Increased production of insulin Decreased caloric intake Reduced muscle mass Heightened stress levels None 4. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects In older adults, which symptom is most indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Skin rash Confusion Joint pain Increased appetite None 5. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which of the following is considered a primary preventative strategy against Alzheimer's disease in the elderly? Cognitive rehabilitation therapy High-intensity interval training Mediterranean diet Anticholinergic medications None 6. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What cardiovascular condition is particularly challenging to diagnose in seniors due to atypical presentation? Myocardial infarction Peripheral artery disease Hypertension Venous insufficiency None 7. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which intervention is considered the most effective in managing chronic pain in the elderly without increasing the risk of drug dependency? Opioid medications Physical therapy Corticosteroid injections NSAIDs None 8. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What factor most significantly increases the risk of falls in the elderly? Bright lighting High activity levels Polypharmacy Increased fluid intake None 9. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which nutritional concern is most prevalent in the elderly due to decreased gastric acid production? Vitamin A deficiency Protein malnutrition Vitamin B12 deficiency Iron overload None 10. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What is the recommended first-line treatment for elderly patients diagnosed with mild to moderate depression? Antidepressant medications Electroconvulsive therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy Dietary supplements None 11. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What is a common age-related change in the cardiovascular system that contributes to increased blood pressure in the elderly? Decreased heart rate Increased elasticity of blood vessels Thickening of the ventricular walls Lowered cholesterol levels None 12. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which immunization is specifically recommended for individuals over the age of 65 to prevent pneumonia? Hepatitis B vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine Varicella vaccine Human papillomavirus vaccine None 13. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What is the most effective lifestyle intervention for preventing type 2 diabetes in elderly individuals? Low-fat diet Weight lifting exercises Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise Intermittent fasting None 14. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Among elderly patients, which sensory loss most significantly impacts their ability to maintain personal independence? Taste Smell Hearing Touch None 15. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which medication class is most commonly prescribed to manage chronic heart failure in elderly patients? Beta-blockers Anticoagulants Antibiotics Antacids None 16. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What common nutritional deficiency might manifest as impaired wound healing in the elderly? Potassium Zinc Fiber Folic acid None 17. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects In the context of aging, what is the primary health benefit of regular, moderate consumption of omega-3 fatty acids? Enhanced vision Improved joint mobility Reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease Increased muscle mass None 18. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects Which assessment tool is primarily used to evaluate the risk of falls in the elderly? MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) Barthel Index Morse Fall Scale Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk None 19. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects What is a significant risk factor for depression among the elderly that is often overlooked? Overuse of digital devices Social isolation High protein diets Excessive sleep None 20. CSA: Health and Wellness Aspects For elderly patients with insulin-dependent diabetes, which intervention is essential to manage their condition effectively? Regular foot exams High-intensity exercise regimes Weekly glucose tolerance tests Continuous glucose monitoring None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
