Around the World
Safety
Fall
USA
Help I've fallen and I cannot get up!
100
Where are the 2024 Summer Olympics being held?
Paris, France July 26th -August 11, 2024
100
What is the number one thing we can use during transfers to help prevent a fall?
A gait belt
100
What is the most common cause of Brain injuries?
Falls
in addition to Brain injuries caused by falls, most broken bones and fracturs among older adults are caused by falls.
100
According to the CDC, how many people in the US 65 and older have reported falling at least one time a year?
Over 14 million (1 in 4) adults over 65 have reported falling a t least once time a year.
100
What are some common things that make a individuals fall risk increased?
home environment, blood pressure, type of shoes being worn, limited bladder control, medications, weakness and balance issues, dizziness, and poor vision.
200
According to the World health Organization (WHO) falls are the ____ (number) leading cause of death worldwide.
Second.
Falls are the seconds leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide.
200
What are some symptoms of low BP?
dizziness or lightheadness, fainting or passing out, upset stomach, vision changes, fast, shallow breathing, fatigue or weakness, feeling tired, confusion, agitation
200
What are some causes for low Blood Pressure that you may see in an ALF?
Possible reasons for low blood pressure are: dehydrations, orthostatic hypotension, conditions like Parkinson's or other central nervous system diseases, Heart Failure, or medications.
200
What is the largest City, with the most people in the United States?
New York City with 8,804,190people
Los Angeles 2nd 3,898,747 people
Chicago 3rd 2,746,388 people
according to the 2020 census.
200
What percent of hip fractures are caused by a fall?
90%
300
What happens if blood pressure in too low?
Reduce person's ability to move around safely. decreased oxygen in the body which can cause dizziness as well as damage to the brain heart and other organs. Can lead to falls due to dizziness and 02 desaturation.
300
What are three things we can look for to help prevent a resident from falling?
clutter free, no rugs in the bathroom, proper footwear, using an AD, adequate lighting are just a few.
300
What is the most common age of people who have had falls?
Age 65 and above
300
When Blood sugar levels drop below 70 what are some side effects that resident may experience?
fast pulse, shaking, sweating, anxiety or nervousness, irritability or confusing, dizziness, hunger or increased thirst. Not all individuals will have symptoms with low blood sugars.
300
Those who take _____or ______ (number) medications are at an increased risk for falling.
4 or more
those who take 4 ore meds are at an increased risk for falling.
400
According to a 2023 annual report from global market research company, Euromonitor International, what is the most attractive city in the World?
Paris, was the top 100 city destinations in 2023.
400
What are some causes of low blood sugar?
taking too much insulin, not eating enough carbs elated to insulin being taken, amount of physical activity, nutrition, hot and humid weather.
400
What is the only month of the year that all 4 professional sports (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB) are played?
October is the only month of the year all 4 sports are played concurrently.
400
How often to older adults, 65 and older fall?
Every second of everyday 65+ adult falls, according to the CDC.
400
What is one area of the body we should never grab when trying to transfer or get a resident up from the floor?
never grab up under the arm pit or pull at the arm. There are a lot of nerves and muscles and those who are weaker have a greater risk of injury or dislocation to the shoulder joint.
500
What is considered the 6th vital sign?
Gait Speed
500
What are some things that we can look for when a resident is walking, to identify fall risk?
walker or AD use and proper placement, shuffling steps, slow gait, looking down are just a few things we can notice with ambulation, and could possibly lead to a fall. These indicators could warrant for physical therapy to help with proper gait mechanics.
500
How much money is spent each year on medical costs related to older adult falls?
$50 billion each year
fatal injuries $754 million and the rest on non-fatal fall injuries
500
According to the CDC, what is the percent of death related to falls in the United States per 100,000 older adults?
78 percent
The rate has increased from 2021 from 53 percent per 100,000 to 78 percent in 2021.
500
In what country is the tallest freestanding Water Fall in the World?
Angel Falls, Venezuela Standing 3,212 ft 