Falls and Gait Disorders Quiz

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Which systems are required to be intact for normal gait?

Nervous, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems

Nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems (correct)

Nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems

What does the midstance phase of the gait cycle signify?

The contralateral foot contacts the ground

The hip becomes less extended and the knee flexes

The heel rises from the ground

The entire body weight is balanced over one leg (correct)

What does the toe off phase of the gait cycle involve?

The hip flexes and the foot flattens in mid-air

The foot rolling forward until the entire plantar surface is in contact with the ground

The body’s weight being accepted by the leg making contact with the ground

The heel lifting off the ground and the foot becoming supinated (correct)

What may represent adjustments by the sensory or motor systems to produce a safer and more stable gait pattern?

Increased stance width Signup and view all the answers

What can altered distance and time variables of gait indicate?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

In older people, gait disorders typically have several causes including:

Orthostatic hypotension and dementia Signup and view all the answers

What initiates and sustains rhythmic gait, balance, and postural reflexes?

Locomotor function Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the gait cycle involves the entire time that the foot is in the air?

Swing phase Signup and view all the answers

What does normal gait changes with aging include?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What represents an alteration of normal gait pattern?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What provides essential information on the position of the body?

Afferent nerves from visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems Signup and view all the answers

What phase does not signify when a foot is on the ground during walking?

The toe off (or propulsion) Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, after road traffic injuries?

Falls Signup and view all the answers

At what age do 85% of people have normal gait?

60 Signup and view all the answers

What is gait?

The manner or style of walking Signup and view all the answers

What does the prevalence of gait and balance disorders increase with?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensitive indicator of general health and survival in older adults?

Preferred walking speed Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered if a gait disorder has an acute onset?

Neuromuscular causes Signup and view all the answers

What can gait disorders lead to?

Falls and injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is not a consequence of normal aging according to the text?

Gait disorders Signup and view all the answers

What age group suffers the greatest number of fatal falls?

Adults over the age of 60 Signup and view all the answers

Which system does gait depend upon according to the text?

Nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems Signup and view all the answers

What can cause an acute onset of gait disorder?

Drug reactions and psychiatric disorders Signup and view all the answers