Falls Prevention and Safety in the Elderly Flashcards
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The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is used in gerontological nursing to assess:
Answer: Mobility, balance, and fall risk
The TUG test measures the time for a patient to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, walk back, and sit down, providing a quick functional assessment of mobility and fall risk.
After a patient fall in a hospital, which nursing action takes the highest priority?
Answer: Assess the patient for injuries
The immediate priority after any fall is assessing the patient for injuries, including head injury, fractures, and bleeding, before moving them or completing administrative tasks.
Which footwear recommendation is most appropriate for fall prevention in older adults?
Answer: Well-fitting, low-heeled shoes with non-slip soles
Well-fitted shoes with low heels and non-slip soles provide optimal stability, traction, and foot support to reduce slip-and-fall risk in older adults.
A patient using a standard walker for ambulation is at increased fall risk if they:
Answer: Use the walker as a support when rising from a chair
Using a walker as a support to push up from a seated position is dangerous because walkers can tip or roll forward, causing the patient to fall; chairs with armrests should be used for rising.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) STEADI initiative is a clinical tool designed to:
Answer: Help healthcare providers identify and address fall risk in older adult patients
The CDC's STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) toolkit provides healthcare providers with algorithms, risk screening tools, and intervention strategies for fall prevention.
Which vitamin deficiency is strongly associated with increased fall risk in older adults due to its role in muscle strength and neuromuscular function?
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with proximal muscle weakness, impaired balance, and increased fall risk; supplementation in deficient older adults is an evidence-based fall prevention strategy.
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