Exam Preview for 6640: The Falls Management Puzzle in Older Adults:

The Falls Management Puzzle in Older Adults: Looking at All the Pieces, Part 1

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following factors is associated with outdoor fall episodes? Female gender More indicators of poor health Physically active Older age
2. Which of the following terms applies to a fall episode where an older adult cannot return to stand after the fall? Fatal fall Hazardous fall Critical fall Acute fall
3. Which of the items below best predicts that a patient will require a chair to stand when performing a floor transfer? Body mass index Living alone Use of a gait device ADL performance
4. When an older adult responds “yes” to the single dichotomous fear of falling question, what follow-up question should be asked? Have you had repeated falls? Do you have anxiety? Do you limit your activities because of this fear? When did this fear develop?
5. Which of the below fall caution tools would be most appropriate for older adults in a skilled nursing facility? ABC Scale Falls Efficacy Scale International Activity-Specific Fall Caution Scale Supine to Stand Test