Tests

Question 1

Berg Balacne scores

0-20 = ?

21-40 = ?

41-56 = ?

A score of ? indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling

Answer 1

0 to 20: would benefit from WC

21 to 40: Would benefit from an AD

41 to 56: considered independent, BUT

<45 = greater fall risk

Gait is not assessed.

Question 2

The best time to assess joint laxity is ?

Answer 2

immediately after the injury, before swelling occurs, or in the chronic state.

Question 3

Assessment tool of balance and ataxia; patient positioned an unsupported standing feet together, UE folded; ask the patient to close the eyes and wait 30 seconds

What test?

Answer 3

Romberg

Question 4

What score indicates a high risk of fall on the tinetti test?

Answer 4

19

Question 5

Normal distances a patient should be able to reach during the functional reach test

20 to 40 years:

41 to 69 years:

70 to 87 years

Answer 5

14-17 inches

13-15

10-13