Parkinson's Parkinson's Fall Prevention and Safety 2

Question 1

Which assistive device is most commonly recommended for Parkinson's patients with significant balance impairment?

Accepted Answer

Rolling walker (rollator)

Answer

A rolling walker (rollator) is preferred for most PD patients because it allows a more natural walking rhythm without requiring the patient to lift and replace the device with each step.

Question 2

Cueing strategies for Parkinson's patients with freezing of gait typically involve:

Accepted Answer

Providing rhythmic auditory, visual, or tactile cues to initiate movement

Answer

Rhythmic cues such as metronome beats, floor stripes, or laser lines help bypass basal ganglia dysfunction and trigger voluntary gait initiation.

Question 3

Grab bars for Parkinson's patients should ideally be installed in which bathroom locations?

Accepted Answer

Near the toilet, shower or tub, and sink area

Answer

Grab bars should be installed at all key bathroom areas — near the toilet, shower/tub, and sink — to provide support throughout the multiple transitions that occur during bathroom use.

Question 4

Which footwear characteristic is most important for fall prevention in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Low heels with non-slip soles and a secure well-fitting design

Answer

Low heels reduce forward lean, non-slip soles prevent sliding, and a secure fit prevents catching or slipping during the shuffling gait characteristic of PD.

Question 5

The laser cane used by some Parkinson's patients projects a line on the floor primarily to help with:

Accepted Answer

Freezing of gait by providing a visual target to step over

Answer

The laser cane projects a line on the floor serving as a visual cue that helps patients overcome freezing of gait episodes by giving them a visible line to step over.

Parkinson's Practice Test

Parkinson's Practice Test

Parkinson's Parkinson's Fall Prevention and Safety 2