This gender is 2/3 more likely to suffer from a broken hip as a result of a fall over the age of 65
What is female
100
The well elderly will most likely fall but taking risks such as climbing ladders, standing on a stool and vigorous exercise in this location
What is home/community
100
This type of prevention involves increasing mobility in order to increase muscle strength & decrease stiffness to decrease the likelihood of a fall .
What is exercise programs
100
This after effect directly effects the Canadian Economy
What is the cost of health care
100
Redness is the first sign that this type of wound may be developing
What is Pressure sores/bed sores
200
40% of this population will have a serious fall within a year of being hospitalized for this neurological medical emergency.
What is a patient who has suffered from a stroke
200
The frail elderly who are mobile are most likely to fall performing these tasks.
What is daily activities such as bathing, going to the toilet, & dressing.
200
This type of prevention involves adding in railings, painting stairs bright colours, removing clutter, replacing slippery rugs etc.
What is Environmental Modifications
200
This after effect can result in muscle atrophy.
What is the patient's need to rest and be immobile.
200
The inflammatory stage of a wound is characterized by swelling and platelets beginning to clot and can last ______ long.
What is 2-5 days
300
Patients that have been bed ridden are more likely to suffer from a fall due to ____________
What is muscle weakness, stiffness, loss of coordination & balance
300
Individuals who may be on medication, are in an unfamiliar setting and who are on extended bed rest are most likely to fall in this location
What is Acute Care Hospitals
300
This prevention involves taking supplements such as vitamin D & Calcium, weening patients off Benzodiazepines and other medications and ensuring proper nutrition.
What is Medication Modification
300
This after effect may result in a resistance to continuing with an active lifestyle
What is fear of falling again.
300
The Proliferative Stage is characterized by the wound beginning to contract and fibroblast cells creating a layer of collagen that is the precursor to scar tissue and last approximately _________ long.
What is 2 days to weeks
400
1/3 of this population has had at least one fall in the last year
What is individuals over the age of 65+
400
Elderly patients who reside in these locations are most likely to fall due to reduced patient care ratios, medication, & inactivity
What is Long-Term Care homes
400
This type of prevention includes "informing seniors and health providers about risks through information campaigns and health promotion activities"
What is Education
400
This after effect may result in early admission to a long-term care facility
What is permanent (partial or impartial) loss of mobility and independence
400
The Remodeling Stage is characterized by more collagen forming and the resulting scar tissue being at 80% of the original strength and can last anywhere between ______ weeks and ________ years.