ELITE COMPREHENSIVE
Advanced Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Examination
Medical Care for Geriatric Patients
Assessment|| Questions and Answers
Spring Examination May 2026
1. To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older patient, you should:
A. dismiss the family members from the room or area.
B. have only one EMT speak to the patient at a time.
C. elevate your voice and speak directly to the patient.
D. perform a physical exam and then talk to the patient.
✓ B
2. General communication techniques with the elderly include:
A. using medical terms to ensure patient understanding.
B. explaining procedures while you are performing them.
C. frequently asking the patient if he or she understands.
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D. having at least two EMTs talk to the patient at a time.
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✓ C
, 3. When explaining the need for a particular procedure to an elderly patient, you should:
A. use plain language and simple terms.
B. use the appropriate medical terminology.
C. be complex so the patient fully understands.
D. realize that he or she will not understand you.
✓ A
4. Talking about an elderly patient in front of him or her to other members of the family:
A. often causes the patient to become paranoid and untrusting of your help.
B. may cause the patient to think that he or she has no say in making decisions.
C. will anger the patient and result in his or her refusal to accept care or transport.
D. is usually beneficial because the patient's cognitive skills are typically impaired.
✓ B
5. Which of the following statements regarding communications with the elderly is
correct?
A. The majority of elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.
B. Attempt to calm the elderly patient by using his or her first name.
C. Explain the justification for a procedure after it has been completed.
D. Older patients have difficulty understanding when they are stressed.
✓ D
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, 6. Sedentary behavior while healing from a hip fracture would MOST likely predispose
the older patient to:
A. pneumonia.
B. osteoporosis.
C. heart failure.
D. ischemic stroke.
✓ A
7. The leading cause of death in the geriatric patient is:
A. hypertension.
B. altered mental status.
C. arthritis.
D. heart disease.
✓ D
8. When caring for a geriatric patient with a traumatic injury, it is important to consider
that:
A. geriatric patients usually present with little to no pain.
B. decreased bone density often results in incomplete fractures.
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
D. geriatric patients typically present with classic signs of shock.
✓ C
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9. Because of the complexity of the older patient and the vagueness of his or her
complaint, you should:
Advanced Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Examination
Medical Care for Geriatric Patients
Assessment|| Questions and Answers
Spring Examination May 2026
1. To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older patient, you should:
A. dismiss the family members from the room or area.
B. have only one EMT speak to the patient at a time.
C. elevate your voice and speak directly to the patient.
D. perform a physical exam and then talk to the patient.
✓ B
2. General communication techniques with the elderly include:
A. using medical terms to ensure patient understanding.
B. explaining procedures while you are performing them.
C. frequently asking the patient if he or she understands.
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D. having at least two EMTs talk to the patient at a time.
Page
✓ C
, 3. When explaining the need for a particular procedure to an elderly patient, you should:
A. use plain language and simple terms.
B. use the appropriate medical terminology.
C. be complex so the patient fully understands.
D. realize that he or she will not understand you.
✓ A
4. Talking about an elderly patient in front of him or her to other members of the family:
A. often causes the patient to become paranoid and untrusting of your help.
B. may cause the patient to think that he or she has no say in making decisions.
C. will anger the patient and result in his or her refusal to accept care or transport.
D. is usually beneficial because the patient's cognitive skills are typically impaired.
✓ B
5. Which of the following statements regarding communications with the elderly is
correct?
A. The majority of elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.
B. Attempt to calm the elderly patient by using his or her first name.
C. Explain the justification for a procedure after it has been completed.
D. Older patients have difficulty understanding when they are stressed.
✓ D
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, 6. Sedentary behavior while healing from a hip fracture would MOST likely predispose
the older patient to:
A. pneumonia.
B. osteoporosis.
C. heart failure.
D. ischemic stroke.
✓ A
7. The leading cause of death in the geriatric patient is:
A. hypertension.
B. altered mental status.
C. arthritis.
D. heart disease.
✓ D
8. When caring for a geriatric patient with a traumatic injury, it is important to consider
that:
A. geriatric patients usually present with little to no pain.
B. decreased bone density often results in incomplete fractures.
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
D. geriatric patients typically present with classic signs of shock.
✓ C
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9. Because of the complexity of the older patient and the vagueness of his or her
complaint, you should:
