Falls & Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
Intrinsic variables to fall risk
A
Biological (age, diabetes, OA, hearing/seeing, incontinence, etc.)
2
Q
Extrinsic variables to fall risk
A
Environmental & situational (medications, alcohol/smoking, recent falls, living situation, pets, etc.)
3
Q
Common screening tools and assessments to determine fall risk
A
Timed up and go, 10MWT, berg balance, confidence scale…
Comparing expected results to observed results to determine whether the patient is a fall risk
4
Q
Strategies to address modifiable risk factors to falling
A
Patient education
PCP knowledge of situation
Assisted device usage
Prescribed eyewear, hearing aids, footwear? Are they being used?
