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Addressing Fall Risk: PT, OT, and Audiology Assessment, presented in partnership with Salus University

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1.  A 2012 Cochrane Review found what percentage reduction in falls in the elderly if health care providers performed clinical assessments, identified risk factors, and had referral and follow up care? 12% 18% 24% 50%

2.  What audiologic-health conditions are related to increased risk of falls? Hearing loss Cognitive decline Vestibular disorders All of the above

3.  Which of the following functional screening tool results is indicative of increased falls risk? 30-Second Chair Stand test - inability to stand up from a chair of knee height without using one’s arms. 4-Stage Balance test - inability to perform a tandem stand (ie, heel of one shoe touching toe of the other) for 10 seconds. A Timed Up and Go test time greater than or equal to 12 seconds. All of the above

4.  Which of the following is an effective way to identify increased risk for injurious falls? Identify patients with less sleep duration, longer sleep duration, and overall poor sleep quality. Assess for inability to stand on 1 leg unassisted for 5 seconds. Identify patients with increased visual contrast sensitivity. Assess for abnormal VEMPs.

5.  Extrinsic fall risk factors such as poor lighting, clutter, unstable handrails, and unsecured throw rugs would be assessed with which of the following? Timed Up and Go test Home Safety Assessment Falls Efficacy Scale Occupational Profile