Mobility and Falls in the Older Adult
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Mobility and Falls in the Older Adult“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Hidden BC for Kim Posey“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
What physiological change begins at age 30 and accelerates after age 60, contributing significantly to fall risk in older adults?
- Sarcopenia
- Kyphosis
- Macular degeneration
- Presbycusis
- Vestibular atrophy
What percentage of adults aged 65 years and older report falling each year?
- 1 in 3
- 1 in 10
- 1 in 2
- 1 in 5
- 1 in 8
What symptom reported before a fall could indicate orthostatic hypotension, medication side effects, or dehydration requiring further investigation?
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Muscle weakness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
Which term describes the situation when an older adult is unable to get up independently after a fall, which is a predictor of functional decline and institutional placement?
- Long lie
- Post-fall syndrome
- Ground immobility
- Fall entrapment
- Recovery deficit
Dozent des Vortrages Mobility and Falls in the Older Adult
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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