Mobility and Falls: Practice Recommendations
About the Lecture
The lecture Mobility and Falls: Practice Recommendations by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Common Geriatric Syndromes (APRN).
Included Quiz Questions
What are the three key components of practice recommendations for preventing falls in older adults?
- Awareness of risk, early intervention and screening, education and treatment
- Medication reconciliation, physical therapy, nutritional assessment
- Home modification, balance training, medication management
- Gait assessment, strength training, cognitive evaluation
- Alert systems, footwear changes, environmental assessment
Which element is NOT typically included in the history documentation for fall risk assessment in older adults?
- Family history of osteoporosis
- History of previous falls
- Activity at the time of fall
- Prodromal symptoms like dizziness
- Location and time of the fall
Which test is recommended to assess integrated musculoskeletal functioning in older adults at risk for falls?
- Up and Go Test
- Mini-Mental State Examination
- Romberg Test
- Glasgow Coma Scale
- Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Which of the following intervention approaches has stronger research support for preventing falls in older adults?
- Helping patients become healthier and more independent
- Using alarm systems and restraints
- Providing alert necklaces and notification devices
- Installing motion-sensor lighting systems
- Implementing caregiver monitoring protocols
Author of lecture Mobility and Falls: Practice Recommendations
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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