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What percentage of people older than 80 fall at least once a year?
What percentage of people older than 80 fall at least once a year?
- 50% (correct)
- 80%
- 10%
- 30%
According to NICE guidance, who should undergo a multifactorial risk assessment?
According to NICE guidance, who should undergo a multifactorial risk assessment?
- Individuals aged 65 and older who have requested medical attention following a fall (correct)
- Individuals aged 70 and older, regardless of fall history
- Individuals aged 65 and older who have fallen at least once
- Individuals aged 50 and older
Which test is used to assess strength and endurance in the assessment of sarcopenia (risk of falls)?
Which test is used to assess strength and endurance in the assessment of sarcopenia (risk of falls)?
- TUG Test
- Chair Stand Test (correct)
- Berg Balance Scale
- GST-4 Gait Speed Test
What is the purpose of the 4 Stage Balance Test?
What is the purpose of the 4 Stage Balance Test?
What does the TUG Test assess?
What does the TUG Test assess?
Which scale is used as a self-report measure of balance confidence in performing various activities without losing balance or experiencing a sense of unsteadiness?
Which scale is used as a self-report measure of balance confidence in performing various activities without losing balance or experiencing a sense of unsteadiness?
What does the Berg Balance Scale assess?
What does the Berg Balance Scale assess?
What does the DHI measure?
What does the DHI measure?
Which test is used for a simple assessment of functional mobility?
Which test is used for a simple assessment of functional mobility?
What is the purpose of the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale?
What is the purpose of the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale?
What does the Epidemiology Falls rate measure?
What does the Epidemiology Falls rate measure?
What is the most widely used tool for the assessment of the risk of developing pressure ulcers?
What is the most widely used tool for the assessment of the risk of developing pressure ulcers?
What is the primary objective of pressure ulcer care?
What is the primary objective of pressure ulcer care?
According to the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, how is a pressure ulcer defined?
According to the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, how is a pressure ulcer defined?
What group is most likely to have pressure ulcers?
What group is most likely to have pressure ulcers?
How are pressure ulcers mainly caused?
How are pressure ulcers mainly caused?
What is the role of the Waterlow Score assessment?
What is the role of the Waterlow Score assessment?
Which scale is used for monitoring the healing process of pressure ulcers?
Which scale is used for monitoring the healing process of pressure ulcers?
What is a significant consequence of pressure ulcers?
What is a significant consequence of pressure ulcers?
What is crucial to the preventive strategy for pressure ulcers?
What is crucial to the preventive strategy for pressure ulcers?
What is a direct measure of the quality of nursing care provided in a long-term care facility?
What is a direct measure of the quality of nursing care provided in a long-term care facility?
What is crucial to this preventive strategy for pressure ulcers?
What is crucial to this preventive strategy for pressure ulcers?
What is a significant consequence of pressure ulcers?
What is a significant consequence of pressure ulcers?
What percentage of nursing home residents fall each year?
What percentage of nursing home residents fall each year?
What is the leading fall-related injury that results in hospitalization?
What is the leading fall-related injury that results in hospitalization?
What is the fifth leading cause of death in persons more than 65 years of age?
What is the fifth leading cause of death in persons more than 65 years of age?
What is the approximate percentage of hip fractures associated with falls?
What is the approximate percentage of hip fractures associated with falls?
What is the age group with the highest injury rate for falls?
What is the age group with the highest injury rate for falls?
What is the average decrease in life expectancy for hip fracture survivors?
What is the average decrease in life expectancy for hip fracture survivors?
In elderly patients, a fall can be a sign of which of the following acute illnesses?
In elderly patients, a fall can be a sign of which of the following acute illnesses?
What is the impact of falls and concomitant instability on older patients' health and function?
What is the impact of falls and concomitant instability on older patients' health and function?
What is the consequence of urinary incontinence (UI) with regard to toileting?
What is the consequence of urinary incontinence (UI) with regard to toileting?
What percentage of older patients who survive hip fractures are discharged to a nursing home?
What percentage of older patients who survive hip fractures are discharged to a nursing home?
How much longer are hospital stays for elderly patients who are hospitalized after a fall compared to those admitted for another reason?
How much longer are hospital stays for elderly patients who are hospitalized after a fall compared to those admitted for another reason?
What is a significant consequence of urinary incontinence (UI) according to the text?
What is a significant consequence of urinary incontinence (UI) according to the text?
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