Falls

Question 1

What are unintentional Falls?

Answer 1

An event that results in a person coming to rest on the ground or other level precipitates bu misstep such as a slip, trip, or stumble

Question 2

what is a fall related injury?

Answer 2

an injury precipitated by a fall and caused by striking an injury-producing surface

Question 3

Falls are what number cause of injury?

Answer 3

number on cause of injury

Question 4

Intrinsic

Answer 4

Originating inside the body

Question 5

Extrinsic

Answer 5

Originated outside the body

Question 6

Head Injuries

Answer 6

result from any physical damage to the brain

Question 7

Open head injuries

Answer 7

penetration of the skull into the brain. external force penetrates the skull and punctures the brain.

Question 8

Closed head injures

Answer 8

movement of the brain inside the skull. any force that causes the brain to slam into the skull

Question 9

how many hip fractures occur a day?

Answer 9

1800 per day

Question 10

at what age does the rate of hip fracture increase at?

Answer 10

age 50 and doubles every 5 to 6 years

Question 11

what are the three most effective components in fall prevention programs according to fall related research?

Answer 11

Medical Management, Physical Activity, and being aware of safety hazards

Question 12

what is some engineering that helps with Fall prevention?

Answer 12

age appropriate furniture /equipment

Question 13

community/environmental factors that help with fall prevention

Answer 13

child proofing car doors, balconies, and windows

Question 14

What are some risk factors for children in Falls?

Answer 14

age, low economic status, male sex

Question 15

what age group has fall death rate that is over 5 times higher than any other age group?

Answer 15

ages 75+

Question 16

for women, there is a risk for hip fracture at what height?

Answer 16

5 foot 8in

Question 17

At what age does Osteoporosis occur and our body begins to lose bone density?

Answer 17

after age 30

Question 18

what is the leading cause of emergency department visits?

Answer 18

unintentional falls

Question 19

falls are the greatest risk for fatal injury in ages under __ and over __

Answer 19

under 6, over 80

Question 20

you are ___ times more likely to fracture again after the first fracture

Answer 20

3 times

Question 21

90 to 95% of hip fractures are a result of ___

Answer 21

falls

Question 22

what percent of osteoporosis cases are women?

Answer 22

80%