Falls Flashcards
1
Q
List the precautions following a total hip joint replacement
A
- no flexion beyond 90 degrees
- no adducting hip
- no internal or external rotation of hip
- no driving 6 weeks
2
Q
list strategies for managing or preventing falls
A
- nights lights from bedroom to bathroom
- correct use of mobility aids
- appropriate footwear
- grab rails in the bathroom
- non slip bath mat
3
Q
what is the maximum gradient for a ramp - Australian standards
A
1 in 14
4
Q
what are the five trademarks of occupational enablement
A
- Occupational challenges
- Seeks occupational solutions
- Focuses on client goals
- Uses multi-disciplinary knowledge
- Employs abductive reasoning
5
Q
what is the guiding principle of the national falls prevention for older people plan
A
Recognising older people’s right to independence and freedom from preventable injury
6
Q
what is the screening tools for falls used by Peninsula Health?
A
SAFE
screening assessment for falls evaluation
7
Q
What is involved in ‘SAFE’
A
- details of most recent fall e.g. loss of balance, dizziness, obstacle
- intrinsic factors e.g. Medical Hx, vision, cognition, continence, fear, medications
- Extrinsic factors e.g. Indoor/outdoor hazards, lighting, steps
- Activities of daily living
Scored : 1 point for each yes
8
Q
what does the HOMEFAST stand for
A
The Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool
9
Q
what does the HOMEFAST Assess?
A
- floors
- furniture
- lighting
- bathroom
- storage
- steps
- mobility
