Epidemiology
Risk Factors
Prevention tips I
Prevention tips II
Misc.
100
Each year one in _____ adults age 65 and older falls
What is 3
100
Name 3 medical conditions listed as contributors to falls
What is heart disease prior stroke parkinson's disease alzheimer's disease dementia/delirium orthostatic hypotension COPD diabetes seizure disorder osteoporosis
100
Name 2 interventions a pharmacist, doctor, or patient can make to reduce medication-related falls
What is Pharmacist/ doctor review of RX and OTC meds Keep a complete, up-to-date list of meds, remove expired meds Education on side effects Always take meds as directed
100
Doing this regularly can assist in reducing the risk of falling
What is exercising!
100
What is the name of the emergency response system an elderly patient can use?
What is life alert
200
Which gender is more likely to die from a fall?
What is men
200
Name 3 physical changes in elderly that are contributors to falls
What is Neuromuscular aging Sensory impairment Vision Aging eyes Cataracts/ glaucoma Hearing Neurologic changes Gait disturbances Foot problems Mobility difficulties
200
Name 3 ways to reduce vision related falls in the elderly
What is Have eyes checked at least once/ year Up-to-date lens prescription Clean glasses frequently Use color and contrast to define objects in the home Wear sunglasses outside
200
To lower their hip fracture risk, older adults should get adequate amounts of ______ and _________.
What is calcium and vitamin D
200
Approximetly what % of patients age 65 or older with hip fractures will die within 1 year?
What is 50%
300
Falls are the most common cause of what type injury?
What is traumatic brain injury
300
Name 5 potential environmental hazards contributing to falls
What is Tripping over objects on floor Poor lighting Loose rugs Lack of or poorly located grab bars Unsteady furniture Slipping in bathroom/shower Hard to reach cabinets/shelves Clutter
300
This exercise can improve your balance
What is Tai Chi
300
Older adults should get screened and if needed treated for _________.
What is osteoporosis
300
What percentage of elderly who lived independantly before their hip fracture has to stay in a nursing home for at least a year after their injury?
What is 25%
400
in 2005, the cost of fatal fall injuries totaled?
What is $349 million
400
What age population is most at risk for falls?
What is >65 years
400
These types of programs have not been proven to decrease risk of falls
What is walking programs
400
Exercises should focus on increasing leg strength and improving ________
What is balance
400
People over this age are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long term care facility after a fall
What is 75
500
Unintentional injuries (which includes falls) are the ______ leading cause of death
What is 5th
500
_______ ______ falls are the most frequently cited, accounting for 30-50% of total falls
What is environment related
500
Name the five P's
What is Potty Positioning Possessions Pain Pumps
500
_________ is the only intervention that by itself reduces falls among older adults.
What is exercise
500
The national coding color for fall prevention is ______.
What is yellow
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