Falling Injury

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Understanding Fall Injuries

Test your knowledge about fall injuries and their impact on individuals' health and mobility. This quiz will help you learn about the risks and prevention strategies related to falls, especially among the elderly.

Explore the consequences of falls with injury.
Assess the role of medications in fall risks.
Identify high-risk patients and preventative measures.

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CatchingLight102

Falls with injury can cause lasting pain, limit activities of daily living, and increase the likelihood of skilled nursing placement?

True

False

Medications that a patient is administered play a very small role in whether a patient is at risk for falls?

True

False

When a patient has a history of falls, they are more aware of their risk, so they will not likely fall again?

True

False

When completing frequent or hourly rounds, you only need to peek in the room to ensure the patient is not doing anything that could cause a fall?

True

False

When an elderly person falls, they psychologically feel more capable of handling another fall?

True

False

What patients are at the highest risk for falling? (check all that apply)

Fear of falling can lower your quality of life and stop you from:

Doing the activities you enjoy

Visiting friends and family

Leading an active life

All of above

Which of the following can help prevent falls in the elderly?

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