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Series: Fall Prevention

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1.  Which of the following is considered to be the most common type of fall?
  1. Anticipated physiologic
  2. Unanticipated
  3. Accidental
  4. Tripping accidents
2.  Which of the following is considered to be an intrinsic risk factor for falls?
  1. Peripheral neuropathy
  2. Assistive devices
  3. Lighting
  4. Flooring surfaces
3.  Which of these is true regarding evidence-based assessment guidelines?
  1. Screening should include at least one question about the patient's perception of difficulty with balance or walking
  2. A post-fall assessment should be completed 48 hours after a fall
  3. Only a nurse can ask about the details of a fall after it as occurred
  4. Even a single fall should be followed by a multifactorial fall risk assessment
4.  Which of the following types of medications can cause an increased risk for falls?
  1. Sedatives
  2. Psychotropic medications
  3. Anticholinergic medications
  4. All of the above
5.  Which of the following tests would not be used to assess balance/gait related to fall risk?
  1. Berg Balance Test
  2. Dynamic Gait Index
  3. Fukuda Step Test
  4. Functional Reach Test
6.  Exercise programs to reduce falls should include all but which of the following?
  1. Gait
  2. Strength training
  3. Vision retraining
  4. Balance
7.  Balance retraining exercises can be made easier or more difficult by varying the:
  1. Height
  2. Base of support
  3. Support surface
  4. All of the above
8.  Which of these is true regarding patient education?
  1. Education should not be provided as a single intervention to reduce falls.
  2. Education should be tailored to individual cognitive function and language.
  3. Education can be provided in an individual or group setting.
  4. All of the above
9.  Which of these is not a standard fall management intervention?
  1. Lock wheels on moving equipment
  2. Use a seat belt in the wheelchair for safety
  3. Use grab bars when appropriate
  4. Evaluate and treat pain
10.  Who of the following is the key individual on the interdisciplinary fall team?
  1. Nurse/Nurse Manager
  2. Physician
  3. Therapist
  4. Pharmacist

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