Question 1
An 82-year-old woman is evaluated at an outpatient visit. She has lost 5 kg (11 lb) unintentionally over the past year, reports feeling exhausted, has a slow gait (>7 seconds to walk 4 meters), low grip strength, and is sedentary most of the week. By Fried criteria, how should she be classified?
Correct Answer:
Frail
Question 2
Which assessment is most consistent with the EWGSOP2 (2019) definition of sarcopenia?
Correct Answer:
Low muscle strength (e.g., grip strength) as the primary criterion, confirmed by low muscle quantity/quality
Question 3
A 78-year-old independent woman completes the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in 14 seconds. What does this result suggest?
Correct Answer:
Increased fall risk; further multifactorial assessment is warranted
Question 4
According to the CDC STEADI algorithm, which sequence is the initial fall-risk screening?
Correct Answer:
Ask 3 key questions (fall in past year? unsteady? worried about falling?) and perform a gait/balance test
Question 5
Per USPSTF and geriatric guidelines, which vitamin D dose is appropriate for community-dwelling older adults at risk of falls who are deficient?
Correct Answer:
Approximately 800 IU daily (or equivalent) when deficient
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