Mobility and Falls: Practice Recommendations
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Mobility and Falls: Practice Recommendations“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Hidden BC for Kim Posey“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
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
Dozent des Vortrages Mobility and Falls: Practice Recommendations
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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