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Fall Prevention With Older Adults, Part 1 - Screening and Assessment

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1.  The U.S. population is aging. It is projected that by 2053, there will be _____ U.S. residents aged 65 years or older. 23 million 46 million 84 million 2 billion

2.  Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential consequence of immobility in older adults? Increased appetite Joint stiffness and contractures Social isolation Venous statis

3.  The greatest single risk factor for a fall in an older adult is ________. Use of psychotropic medications History of previous fall Muscle weakness Advancing age

4.  The CDC’s STEADI initiative is closely tied to recommendations from the ________. American Physical Therapy Association American Occupational Therapy Association National Institute for Health and Care Excellence American and British Geriatric Societies

5.  The ________ is a 14-item test created by a PT in 1989 to measure static and dynamic balance. Timed Up and Go Romberg Test Berg Balance Scale Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale