Which of the following are possible intrinsic causes of falls?

Which of the following are chronic illnesses that can lead to falls?

What is the fear of falling measured by?

Which of the following are possible extrinsic causes of falls?

Which medications can increase the risk for falls?

Which of the following are screening tools for fall risk?

What questions are asked in the 3-question fall risk quiz?

Which of the following assesses risk factors for falls in hospitalized patients?

Which of the following assesses risk factors for falls in rehab settings and acute care?

Which of the following assesses history of falling, secondary diagnosis, ambulatory aid, gait, and mental status?

Which of the following assesses cognitive, sensory, polypharmacy, mobility, and balance?

Which of the following should be assessed for fall prevention?

Which of the following are non-structured exercise programs for fall prevention?

Which of the following is a structured exercise programs for fall prevention?

Orthostatic hypotension is a drop of __ in systolic BP or ___ in diastolic BP within 3 min of standing from sitting/lying down.

What are benefits of the use of assistive devices in the elderly?

What should be considered when prescribing a medical assistive device?

What side should the cane be on?

The cane should be advance ___ with the impaired limb

Where should the top of the cane be for the patient?

How should a cane be positioned when walking?

How much elbow flexion when holding a cane on the ground?

Match the cane and the conditions it is used for.

Match the type of crutch and the conditions it is used for.

Match the type of walker and the conditions it is used for.

Which type of wheelchair is used for end-stage dz, LL arthritis, frailty, and paraplegics?

Which type of wheelchair is used for end-stage dz, ALS, MS, frailty, and quadriplegia?

A patient presents with a mobility deficit that can be resolved with a cane or walker. They only need one extremity for weight bearing and balance. What type of assisted device would they benefit from?

A patient presents with a mobility deficit that can be resolved with a cane or walker. They need both extremities for weight bearing and balance. Their frequency of of weight bearing in none. What type of assisted device would they benefit from?

A patient presents with a mobility deficit that can be resolved with a cane or walker. They need both extremities for weight bearing and balance. Their frequency of of weight bearing is intermittent. What type of assisted device would they benefit from?

A patient presents with a mobility deficit that can be resolved with a cane or walker. They need both extremities for weight bearing and balance. Their frequency of of weight bearing is often. What type of assisted device would they benefit from?

A patient presents with a mobility deficit that can be resolved with a cane or walker. They need both extremities for weight bearing and balance. Their frequency of of weight bearing is constant. What type of assisted device would they benefit from?

What is defined as an event whereby an individual unexpectedly comes to rest on the ground or another lower level without known loss of consciousness?

Which of the following assistive devices has a curved handle that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which of the following can cause axillary nerve and artery compression if a 1.5-2 in gap is not left?

Which of the following has an attached forearm pad that allows for weight bearing through the forearm and is useful for people with a weak handgrip?

Which of the following has a forearm crutch 2 in below the elbow and adjusted for 20-30 degrees of elbow flexion?

When is a wheelchair covered by medicare?