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What are some intrinsic risk factors for falls in older people?
What are some intrinsic risk factors for falls in older people?
- Muscle weakness and gait/balance problems (correct)
- Dim lighting and glare
- Lack of handrails and improper use of assistive devices
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
Which factor is an example of an extrinsic risk for falls?
Which factor is an example of an extrinsic risk for falls?
- Poor stair design and lack of handrails (correct)
- Decreased papillary response to light variation
- Chronic conditions like arthritis and stroke
- Fractures and head injuries
What is the most common type of fracture after the age of 75?
What is the most common type of fracture after the age of 75?
- Arm fracture
- Hip fracture (correct)
- Head fracture
- Leg fracture
What is the impact of falls on an older person's independence?
What is the impact of falls on an older person's independence?
Which environmental factor can increase the risk of falls?
Which environmental factor can increase the risk of falls?
What is a significant cost attached to falls?
What is a significant cost attached to falls?
What is an example of a biological risk factor for falls?
What is an example of a biological risk factor for falls?
Which factor is considered an extrinsic risk for falls in older people?
Which factor is considered an extrinsic risk for falls in older people?
What is the single most important risk factor for falls according to the text?
What is the single most important risk factor for falls according to the text?
What condition should be tested for, as it is a common falls risk factor?
What condition should be tested for, as it is a common falls risk factor?
Which of the following factors increases the risk of falling in older adults?
Which of the following factors increases the risk of falling in older adults?
What is highlighted as associated with a higher risk for falls and emphasizes the need to consider social factors?
What is highlighted as associated with a higher risk for falls and emphasizes the need to consider social factors?
Which type of drugs is mentioned as potentially increasing the risk of falls?
Which type of drugs is mentioned as potentially increasing the risk of falls?
What should be tested both lying and standing as a common falls risk factor?
What should be tested both lying and standing as a common falls risk factor?
Which of the following is associated with a higher risk for falls due to environmental hazards?
Which of the following is associated with a higher risk for falls due to environmental hazards?
What increases the risk of falling in older adults due to poor balance and visual impairment?
What increases the risk of falling in older adults due to poor balance and visual impairment?
What is the agreed definition of older age according to the delphi study mentioned in the text?
What is the agreed definition of older age according to the delphi study mentioned in the text?
What is the primary injury type associated with older adult trauma?
What is the primary injury type associated with older adult trauma?
What is the main cause of major trauma in the older adult population, as described in the text?
What is the main cause of major trauma in the older adult population, as described in the text?
What does the specialty of geriatric medicine primarily focus on, as stated by Dr. Ahern?
What does the specialty of geriatric medicine primarily focus on, as stated by Dr. Ahern?
Why is it difficult to define what 'older' means?
Why is it difficult to define what 'older' means?
How has the profile of individuals experiencing major trauma changed over the past 30 years?
How has the profile of individuals experiencing major trauma changed over the past 30 years?
What is the primary focus of the delphi study mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of the delphi study mentioned in the text?
According to Dr. Ahern, what is geriatric medicine ultimately about?
According to Dr. Ahern, what is geriatric medicine ultimately about?
What was the historical origin of the speciality in trauma ortho geriatrics?
What was the historical origin of the speciality in trauma ortho geriatrics?
What is the main reason for the collaboration between geriatric medicine and another specialty?
What is the main reason for the collaboration between geriatric medicine and another specialty?
What recent evidence supports the importance of early intervention and comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for older adult trauma?
What recent evidence supports the importance of early intervention and comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for older adult trauma?
What is highlighted as a crucial point about frailty and multimorbidity in the module?
What is highlighted as a crucial point about frailty and multimorbidity in the module?
What is a common issue related to older adults presenting with trauma in emergency departments?
What is a common issue related to older adults presenting with trauma in emergency departments?
What is one of the physiological changes in older adults that can mask injury during trauma?
What is one of the physiological changes in older adults that can mask injury during trauma?
What is suggested to better identify major trauma in older adults when they arrive at the emergency department?
What is suggested to better identify major trauma in older adults when they arrive at the emergency department?
What is emphasized as a key point for managing an older person who presents after trauma?
What is emphasized as a key point for managing an older person who presents after trauma?
What is one of the critical things for older adults who come in with a fall, according to the text?
What is one of the critical things for older adults who come in with a fall, according to the text?
What is emphasized as a critical step within the emergency department for a person on anticoagulant, according to the text?
What is emphasized as a critical step within the emergency department for a person on anticoagulant, according to the text?
What does the text suggest is necessary to reduce the distress and period of immobilization for older adults with falls?
What does the text suggest is necessary to reduce the distress and period of immobilization for older adults with falls?
What is mentioned as a critical point in the emergency department for someone on an anticoagulant?
What is mentioned as a critical point in the emergency department for someone on an anticoagulant?
What is one of the things within the emergency department that requires protocols around its management?
What is one of the things within the emergency department that requires protocols around its management?
What is recommended in the text regarding access to whole body CT scanning?
What is recommended in the text regarding access to whole body CT scanning?
What is indicated as potentially leading to a major trauma potential for death and disability, according to the text?
What is indicated as potentially leading to a major trauma potential for death and disability, according to the text?
What does the text recommend for decisions related to spinal precautions for older adults who come in with a fall?
What does the text recommend for decisions related to spinal precautions for older adults who come in with a fall?
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