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What is OT?
Miscellanous
Intrinsic/Extrinsic Factors
Outside Precautions
Indoor Precautions
100

What ages can occupational therapists work with?

All ages!

100

Name an assistive device.

Walker,cane,etc.

100

Name an intrinsic factor.

  • Lower-extremity weakness

  • Impaired balance

  • Fear of falling

  • Side effects of medications

100

Where can you find increased risks for falls outside?

Street, buildings, sidewalk

100

Hold onto ____ ____in the bathroom while toileting.

Grab bars

200

OTs can help with ____ of daily living.

Activities

200

This exercise can aid in preventing falls.

Heel raises, leg extension, balance exercises

200

Name an extrinsic factor.

Anything in the outside environment/obstacle

200

Always use _____ when walking up and down stairs.

Handrails

200

Be sure there is proper____ when navigating/walking around the room.

Lighting

300

Name an example of an occupation.

Any meaningful life activity.

300

What activities can you participate in to decrease falls?

Exercise,yoga, Tai chi

300

Hold on to stair rails when walking up and down the stairs is an example of a_________.

Extrinsic Factor

300

In the winter it is important to be aware of _____.

Black ice,snow, slippery surfaces

300

Make sure bedside items are within safe___ from the bed.

Reach,distance

400

OTs help promote____ and prevent _____.

Health,injury

400

T/F Falls are a normal part of aging.

False

400

Fear of falling is an example of an ______.

Intrinsic Factor

400

Look out for these when walking on the sidewalk.

Uneven surfaces,curbs,steps,obstacles,other people

400

 The ____should be flat and secured to the floor with carpet tape or rubber backing or be removed.

Carpet,throw rug

500

Name the role of OT in assisting with fall prevention.

Safely performing daily task 

Modifying home environments

Changing activity patterns and behaviors

500
Name the most interesting thing you learned today.

Everything

500

How can you prevent falls in your home/extrinsic factors?

  • Clean away clutter 

  • Each room should have the right amount of lighting 

  • Stay away from floor polishes and waxes

  • Hold on to stair rails when walking up and down the stairs

  • Install grab bars around the tub and toilet 

500

What are some outdoor precautions you have encountered?

.....

500

Name 3 precautions that may be found in the bedroom.

Bed covers,shoes,clothes,cords, rugs