Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult
About the Lecture
The lecture Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Common Geriatric Syndromes (APRN).
Included Quiz Questions
What are the three key physiological mechanisms that contribute to frailty in older adults?
- Sarcopenia, neuroendocrine dysregulation, chronic inflammation
- Osteoporosis, dehydration, and hypertension
- Immune decline, metabolic changes, cognitive impairment
- Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease
- Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis
In which phase of frailty are holistic interventions most effective in reversing the decline, and why is early recognition crucial?
- Early phase, because symptoms like weakness and slower gait are responsive to interventions
- Latent phase, because there are no clinical signs
- Late phase, because the patient's reserves are depleted and require immediate care
- Frailty does not have phases, and interventions are not effective
- Chronic phase, because the patient is no longer mobile
Which of the following outcomes is least likely to result from late-stage frailty, according to the FFHDDD acronym?
- Hallucinations
- Disability
- Dependence
- Fractures
Author of lecture Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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