Question 1
According to the Fried Frailty Phenotype, how many of the 5 core physical criteria (unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, low physical activity, slowness, and weakness) must be present to establish a diagnosis of frailty?
Correct Answer:
At least 3 criteria
Question 2
An 82-year-old patient admitted to an acute medical ward is evaluated using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS). She requires assistance with all outside activities, heavy housework, and bathing, but manages light housework and eating independently. Which CFS category best describes her condition?
Correct Answer:
CFS 6 (Moderately Frail)
Question 3
Which of the following activities is classified as a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL) on the Katz Index, rather than an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL) on the Lawton Scale?
Correct Answer:
Transferring from bed to chair
Question 4
During a mobility assessment, an 78-year-old man completes the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in 16 seconds. How should this result be clinically interpreted?
Correct Answer:
Increased risk of falls requiring multifactorial fall evaluation
Question 5
An 84-year-old woman in a step-down facility completes the full Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Her total score is 14 points out of a maximum 30 points. What is the correct nutritional status classification?
Correct Answer:
Malnourished
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