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The most common risk factor for falls is: (a) Age (b) Cognitive impairment (c) Frailty (d) Opioids and sedatives
2. Do you know where most inpatient falls occur in the Hospital? (a) In the bathrooms?
(b) By the bedside? (c) In the hallways?
3. What are most patients doing when they have a fall? (a) Having a shower? (b) Making their way to the toilet (c) Walking to the Nurses Station? (d) Walking with their visitors?
4. When a patient is identified at risk of a fall , what form must we complete? (a) Goals of Care in Comprehensive Care Plan (or eFRAMP where used)? (b) IMS+? (c) Post-Fall Management plan? (d) None? 5. When a patient is identified at risk of a fall , who do we tell? (a) The ward staff? (b) The patient? (c) The family/Carer? (d) Other staff the patient interacts with? (e) All of the above 6. If a patient is found on the floor after a fall – what do you do? (a) Pick them up off the floor as fast as possible? (b) Stop and follow the Immediate Post-Fall Injury Assessment?
(c) Take them to the toilet? (d) Get them a cup of tea?
7. Overall, research has demonstrated participating in exercise can reduce falls risk in older adults by how many percent?
(a) 10% (b) 15% (c) 23%
8. For older adult (>65yrs), in addition to general physical activity participation, which other types of exercise are recommended for falls prevention? (a) Stretching and joint mobility exercise (b) Functional strength exercise and exercise with high balance challenge. (c) Aqua (water-based) exercise
9. What % of adults (<65yrs) complete sufficient weekly physical activity & muscle strengthening activities? (a) 40% (b) 20% (c) 13%
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