CVT CVT Fall Prevention & Balance Rehabilitation

Question 1

Which standardized outcome measure assesses a patient's self-reported confidence in performing daily activities without falling?

Accepted Answer

Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

Answer

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)

Answer

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)

Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG)

Question 2

A Timed Up and Go (TUG) score above how many seconds typically indicates increased fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

12 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

8 seconds

Answer

20 seconds

Question 3

Standing on a foam pad with eyes closed during sensory organization testing primarily forces reliance on:

Accepted Answer

Visual and vestibular inputs for postural control

Answer

Auditory cues for balance

Answer

Hand grip strength

Answer

Cervical proprioception exclusively

Question 4

Which home modification has the strongest evidence for reducing fall risk in patients with vestibular disorders?

Accepted Answer

Removing loose rugs, adding grab bars, and improving lighting

Answer

Installing thick carpeting throughout the home

Answer

Increasing furniture density to provide more handholds

Answer

Using bifocal glasses exclusively for all activities

Question 5

The Otago Exercise Programme for fall prevention emphasizes which type of exercises?

Accepted Answer

Lower extremity strengthening and balance exercises combined with a walking program

Answer

Aerobic cardiovascular exercises only

Answer

Upper extremity resistance training

Answer

Core stabilization and spinal flexibility exercises

Question 6

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is scored out of a maximum of:

Accepted Answer

56 points

Answer

28 points

Answer

36 points

Answer

100 points