Exam Preview for 41372: Inter-Professional Fall Risk Assessment Tra

Inter-Professional Fall Risk Assessment Training for Audiologists and Student Clinicians, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which statement best describes the audiologist’s role in fall prevention? Audiologists can only refer patients to physical therapy for balance concerns. Audiologists are balance experts who can screen, assess, and counsel patients at risk for falls. Audiologists are not trained to address fall risk in older adults. Audiologists can only discuss hearing aid technology with patients.
2. Which of the following is an intervention strategy to reduce fall risk? Increasing patient’s caffeine intake Recommending environmental modifications in the home Avoiding any discussion of mobility aids Eliminating all medications without physician input
3. Which of the following is a reason patients may NOT discuss falls with their healthcare provider? They believe falls are a normal part of aging. They fear losing independence. They are unaware of common fall risk factors. All of the above
4. When using the Stay Independent questionnaire, which score indicates a patient should be considered at risk for falls and proceed to further assessment? Score of 2 or more Score of 4 or more Score of 6 or more Score of 10 or more
5. Which of the following best describes the interprofessional benefits of fall risk assessment training for audiology students? It improves students’ ability to recognize when referrals to other disciplines are appropriate. It enhances collaborative care between audiologists and other healthcare professionals. It builds confidence in performing standardized fall risk screening and assessment tools. It strengthens understanding of each profession’s role in fall prevention. All of the above
6. How do falls impact elderly individuals and the healthcare system? Falls rarely cause serious injury or financial strain and usually have no long-term effects on elderly individuals. Falls tend to lower overall healthcare costs by reducing the occurrence of other illnesses and have minimal impact on the elderly’s quality of life. Falls are a top cause of injury-related deaths in the elderly and result in significant financial, health, and life-altering consequences. Falls in the elderly are mostly unavoidable and a natural part of aging.
7. Which of the following best describes the health-related costs associated with falls in elderly populations? Falls in the elderly typically result in minor injuries that require little to no medical intervention. The health costs of falls are usually limited to the initial injury and do not include ongoing care. Preventing falls has minimal impact on reducing overall healthcare expenses. Falls often lead to expensive medical treatments, including emergency care, surgery, and long-term rehabilitation.
8. Why do most audiology clinics typically not provide fall risk assessment services? Most audiologists lack the specialized training needed to perform fall risk assessments. There is no evidence linking hearing loss to an increased risk of falls, so clinics don’t see the need. Fall risk assessments require expensive equipment that most audiology clinics do not have. Because fall risk assessments are unnecessary; falls are always accidental and unpredictable.
9. Which of the following questions is NOT one of the CDC’s STEADI “Three Key Questions” used to screen for fall risk? Have you fallen in the past year? Do you feel unsteady when standing or walking? Do you worry about falling? Do you use a hearing aid?
10. According to the STEADI initiative, how is a person classified as being at risk for falling during screening? If they answer “yes” to any one of the Three Key Questions If they answer “yes” to all three of the Three Key Questions Only if they have a documented fall within the last 6 months Only if they fail a physical performance test