Exam 38: The Impact of Falls and Fall Injuries on Older Women

What type of medication has been most strongly associated with falls?

List three possible reasons for the gender disparity in regard to the prevalence of falls in older adults.

The majority of falls occur in the evening or at night.

Bifocal lenses are recommended over single vision lenses for activities such as walking that require good depth perception.

One out of _____ falls causes a serious nonfatal injury.

List five biological risk factors for falling.

According to study data, fall-related death rates are highest among _____.

How can a fear of falling negatively impact an older woman's health?

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) clinical fall assessment guidelines make what four recommendations for high-risk patients?

Women are disproportionally affected by nonfatal fall injuries.

The Cochrane group's meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials of fall interventions that included exercise led to recommendations including multiple component group exercise programs, individually prescribed multiple component exercise carried out at home, and _____ as a group exercise.

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic risk factor for falling?

Social integration has been shown to protect against falls and fall-related fractures.

Where do the majority of fatal falls occur?

Calcium combined with _____ may help decrease the risks of falls and fractures in older adults.