FALLS

Question 1

fall risk considerations?

Answer 1

increase with age
women more likely
occur at home
falls lead to increased duration in hospital and even more with age

Question 2

risk factor for fall?

Answer 2

increased age
cognitive impairment
female gender
past history of fall
lower extremity weakness
foot pathology
hypotension
gait impairment
polypharmacy
sedative hypnotic medication

Question 3

causes of fall in elderly?

Answer 3

neuro
vestibular
visual impairment
myopathies
CT disorders
endocrine 
dementia

Question 4

post fall syndrome?

Answer 4

fear of falling
increased dependence
depression
confusion

Question 5

podiatric eval?

Answer 5

patient history
use of scale eval
exam of gait
morse fall scale
get up and go test

Question 6

post eval?

Answer 6

discuss findings with patient
if positive finding, report it to PCP
make referral as necessary

Question 7

national falls prevention resource center purpose?

Answer 7

increase awareness
educate
provide resources