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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.
  1. 23 million
  2. 46 million
  3. 84 million
  4. 2 billion
2.  Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential consequence of immobility in older adults?
  1. Increased appetite
  2. Joint stiffness and contractures
  3. Social isolation
  4. Venous statis
3.  The greatest single risk factor for a fall in an older adult is ________.
  1. Use of psychotropic medications
  2. History of previous fall
  3. Muscle weakness
  4. Advancing age
4.  The CDC’s STEADI initiative is closely tied to recommendations from the ________.
  1. American Physical Therapy Association
  2. American Occupational Therapy Association
  3. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
  4. American and British Geriatric Societies
5.  The ________ is a 14-item test created by a PT in 1989 to measure static and dynamic balance.
  1. Timed Up and Go
  2. Romberg Test
  3. Berg Balance Scale
  4. Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale