Question 1

Where do the majority of fatal falls occur?&#10;A) at work&#10;B) at home&#10;C) outdoors&#10;D) in stores or shopping malls

Accepted Answer

The majority of fatal falls occur at home, as people spend a significant amount of time there and may encounter various hazards such as stairs, slippery floors, and uneven surfaces.

Question 2

According to study data, fall-related death rates are highest among _____.&#10;A) Asians/Pacific Islanders&#10;B) Hispanics&#10;C) whites&#10;D) African Americans

Accepted Answer

Fall-related death rates are highest among whites, according to study data.

Question 3

One out of _____ falls causes a serious nonfatal injury.&#10;A) three&#10;B) five&#10;C) eight&#10;D) ten

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Calcium combined with _____ may help decrease the risks of falls and fractures in older adults.&#10;A) vitamin C&#10;B) vitamin D&#10;C) vitamin E&#10;D) vitamin K

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is crucial for bone health, thus reducing the risk of falls and fractures in older adults.

Question 5

What type of medication has been most strongly associated with falls?&#10;A) androgens&#10;B) beta blockers&#10;C) analgesics&#10;D) psychoactives

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive medications, which affect the mind, emotions, and behavior, have been most strongly associated with falls due to their impact on cognitive and motor functions.

Question 6

The Cochrane group's meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials of fall interventions that included exercise led to recommendations including multiple component group exercise programs, individually prescribed multiple component exercise carried out at home, and _____ as a group exercise.

A) bowling
B) jogging
C) tai chi
D) low-impact aerobics

Accepted Answer

Tai chi is recommended as a group exercise for fall prevention due to its focus on balance, strength, and flexibility, which are crucial for reducing fall risk.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic risk factor for falling?&#10;A) icy sidewalk&#10;B) leg weakness&#10;C) dark room&#10;D) hidden obstacle such as a partially-obscured footstool

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic risk factors are related to the individual's physical condition, such as leg weakness, which can increase the likelihood of falling.

Question 8

Women are disproportionally affected by nonfatal fall injuries.

Accepted Answer

Statistics show that women experience a higher rate of nonfatal fall injuries compared to men, often due to factors like osteoporosis and longer life expectancy.

Question 9

The majority of falls occur in the evening or at night.

Accepted Answer

Most falls occur during the day when people are more active and moving around.

Question 10

Bifocal lenses are recommended over single vision lenses for activities such as walking that require good depth perception.

Accepted Answer

Bifocal lenses are designed for near and distance vision correction, but they can cause issues with depth perception during activities like walking due to the abrupt change between lens segments.

Question 11

Social integration has been shown to protect against falls and fall-related fractures.

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Question 12

List five biological risk factors for falling.

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Question 13

List three possible reasons for the gender disparity in regard to the prevalence of falls in older adults.

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Question 14

How can a fear of falling negatively impact an older woman's health?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) clinical fall assessment guidelines make what four recommendations for high-risk patients?

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Deck 38: The Impact of Falls and Fall Injuries on Older Women