Fall Facts
True or false. Falls are not a natural part of aging and can be prevented.
True
True or false. Up to 80% of stories can be preventable through healthy lifestyle choices.
True
Used on one side to provide support; helps reduce weight on a single painful or weak joint.
Cane
How many states does the Appalachian Trail cross?
A. 7
B. 14
C. 5
D. 16
B. 14
In what year was St Vincents founded.
A. 1716
B. 1816
C. 1916
D. 2016
C. 1916
Name the two most common injuries from a fall
Hip fracture and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
What causes a stroke?
Caused by a blocked artery or a ruptured blood vesse
Offers support via allowing patient to shift weight to his or her arms to assist with walking
Walker
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
St. Vincent's hospitals are based off which faith?
Catholicism
Falls lead to over _______ (number) hospitalizations each year for older adults.
A. 8,000
B. 80,000
C. 800,000
D. 8,000,000
C. 800,000
Do male or females have more strokes?
Male
Provides a way to move around for those where waking isn’t feasible
Wheelchair
“Call me Ishmael” is the first line from what classic novel?
A. Moby Dick
B. Jane Eyre
C. A Tale of Two Cities
D. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
A. Moby Dick
St. Vincent's hospital was formerly known as
St Lukes
Name 2-3 home modifications to reduce risk of falls
-Remove rugs and carpet
-Keep floors free from clutter
-Have good lighting
-Grab bars
-Etc
Name 2-3 signs of a stroke
-Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side)
-Trouble speaking or understanding speech
-Vision problems in one or both eyes
Placed between two surfaces to create a bridge for patient to move or slide across
Slide board
What was the first state?
A. Florida
B. Washington D.C.
C. Maryland
D. Delaware
D. Delaware
Delaware is known as "The First State" because it was the first of the 13 original colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787
“St. Vincent’s” named after Saint Vincent de ?.
Paul
Name 2-3 risk factors for falls
- LE weakness
-Decreased vision
-Foot pain or poor footwear
-Age (greater than 65)
-Decreased balance
-Side effects of certain medication
Name 2 risk factors for a stroke
- High blood pressure
-Smoking
-High cholesterol
-Diabetes
-Being overweight
-Physical inactivity.
-Family history
Uses a hydraulic system (manual or electric) and a sling to lift and move a patient
Hoyer
According to Instacart, what the most disliked food in America?
A. Brussel Sprouts
B. Blue Cheese
C. Anchovies
D. Clams
C. Anchovies
St. Vincent’s made the important decision to integrate the name Ascension into its name to honor the Daughters of Charity who founded the hospital more than 100 years ago and formed Ascension to serve local needs into the future in what year?
A. 2009
B. 1950
C. 1938
D. 2018
D. 2018