FALLS Flashcards
1
Q
fall risk considerations?
A
increase with age
women more likely
occur at home
falls lead to increased duration in hospital and even more with age
2
Q
risk factor for fall?
A
increased age cognitive impairment female gender past history of fall lower extremity weakness foot pathology hypotension gait impairment polypharmacy sedative hypnotic medication
3
Q
causes of fall in elderly?
A
neuro vestibular visual impairment myopathies CT disorders endocrine dementia
4
Q
post fall syndrome?
A
fear of falling
increased dependence
depression
confusion
5
Q
podiatric eval?
A
patient history use of scale eval exam of gait morse fall scale get up and go test
6
Q
post eval?
A
discuss findings with patient
if positive finding, report it to PCP
make referral as necessary
7
Q
national falls prevention resource center purpose?
A
increase awareness
educate
provide resources
