Injury prevention exam 2, Injury
Prevention Exam 2 Questions And
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Unintentional Falls CORRECT ANSWERS An event that results in a person coming to
rest on the ground or other lower level precipitated by a misstep such as a slip, trip, or
stumble; due to...
loss of grip or balance
environmental factors
jumping or being pushed, bumped or moved by another person, animal, or inanimate
object or force.
Who are falls most likely to effect? CORRECT ANSWERS The elderly or the young
Falls with young people CORRECT ANSWERS trying to walk. unstable
What percentage of falls occur on playgrounds CORRECT ANSWERS 80%
Why are old people likely to fall? CORRECT ANSWERS Their bones are less dense,
often times the fall happens after the break if they have bad bones, their vision may be
bad, and they can be unstable
Can a bruise be considered a fall-related injury? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes
Fall-related injury: CORRECT ANSWERS An injury precipitated by a fall and caused by
striking an injury-producing surface.
True or false: falls are considered one of the most life threatening injuries CORRECT
ANSWERS True
How many deaths per year are attributed to falls? CORRECT ANSWERS Estimated
26,000 deaths per year
What is the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injuries treated in hospital
departments? CORRECT ANSWERS Falls
How many ER visits happen annually as a result from falls? CORRECT ANSWERS
Accounting for 9.1 million ER visits annually
How many children are are rushed to the ER for unintentional fall injuries each day?
CORRECT ANSWERS 8,000 children, 2.8 million ER visits yearly
Ages 0-19
,True or False: Falls are the number one cause of injury, hospital visits due to trauma,
and death from an injury among people age 65 and older CORRECT ANSWERS True
How many older adults are treated in the ER for falls per year? CORRECT ANSWERS
2.35 million treated in ER for falls per year
It is estimated that one in three older adults falls each year
True or False: Not all falls are fatal, but deaths can occur due to complications
associated with the fall. CORRECT ANSWERS True
Intrinsic risk factors for falls CORRECT ANSWERS Originated inside the body
Greatest risk of injury!
Internal injuries... 3 types, same as in a MVC types
Examples: history of fall, poor balance/walking, medications, depression, chronic
disease, and sensory problems
extrinsic risk factors for falls CORRECT ANSWERS Originated Outside the body
Can be avoided!
Environmental Examples: slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, loose cords or cluttered
space
Activity Examples: Daily living activities, steps, etc.
List a few risk factors for elderly people associated with falls CORRECT ANSWERS
small dogs, rugs
What type of factors play a huge role in falls? CORRECT ANSWERS Environmental
factors
What is the statistic regarding broken hips CORRECT ANSWERS 4/10 patients end up
in a nursing home if they break their hip.
What percent chance is there for someone breaking their other hip (if they have broken
one already) within 5-6 years of breaking it? CORRECT ANSWERS 50%
Why are women more likely to break a hip? CORRECT ANSWERS They are born with
less bone density and they lose it during their menstraul cycle.
Can extrinsic factors be avoided? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, they are things such as
loose chords, clutters spaces, rugs
Fall potential CORRECT ANSWERS The greater the height and force the greater the
potential for injury.
[F = M * A]
What height is considered significant regarding falls? CORRECT ANSWERS A fall more
than 15 feet or 3 times the victim's height is considered significant
, Why are taller women more likely to break a hip, and what is the height that increases
the risk? CORRECT ANSWERS Over 5'8" and the location of the hip is important.
Head injuries CORRECT ANSWERS Result from any physical damage to the brain.
2 categories of head injuries CORRECT ANSWERS Open head injuries (open wounds)
Penetration of the skull into the brain
External force penetrates skull punctures the brain
Closed head injuries (concussions)
Movement of the brain inside the skull
Any force that causes the brain to slam into the skull
what is most fall related deaths caused from? CORRECT ANSWERS Head injuries
Which type of head injury is usually difficult to detect? CORRECT ANSWERS Closed
head injury
People that sustain open head injuries from falls usually die from what? CORRECT
ANSWERS upon impact
How often do fatalities occur due to falls? CORRECT ANSWERS Daily
Hip Fractures regarding falls CORRECT ANSWERS 24% of those over 50 die within a
year
3 of 4 hip fracture patients never fully recover.
By 2050
650,000 hip fractures EACH YEAR
~1,800 per DAY
The rate of hip fracture increases at age 50, doubling every 5 to 6 years.
50% of women who reach age 90 have suffered a hip fracture.
What does education need to address for falls regarding parents? CORRECT
ANSWERS Need to address fall prevention towards caretakers, legal guardians, health
professionals, parent, siblings, and other members of the home/community
Supervision and Engineering-redesign of cribs to prevent falls.
Car doors: Engineering takes place after an injury or too many injuries have occurred.
Don't put cribs near doors/windows
What are the three main components research has identified that the most effective fall
prevention programs CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Medical management Risk
assessments Follow-ups and referrals Talking with a health professional
2. Physical Activity Balance and Mobility
3. Being Aware of Safety Hazards in the Home and Community
Prevention Exam 2 Questions And
Answers Already Graded A+
Unintentional Falls CORRECT ANSWERS An event that results in a person coming to
rest on the ground or other lower level precipitated by a misstep such as a slip, trip, or
stumble; due to...
loss of grip or balance
environmental factors
jumping or being pushed, bumped or moved by another person, animal, or inanimate
object or force.
Who are falls most likely to effect? CORRECT ANSWERS The elderly or the young
Falls with young people CORRECT ANSWERS trying to walk. unstable
What percentage of falls occur on playgrounds CORRECT ANSWERS 80%
Why are old people likely to fall? CORRECT ANSWERS Their bones are less dense,
often times the fall happens after the break if they have bad bones, their vision may be
bad, and they can be unstable
Can a bruise be considered a fall-related injury? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes
Fall-related injury: CORRECT ANSWERS An injury precipitated by a fall and caused by
striking an injury-producing surface.
True or false: falls are considered one of the most life threatening injuries CORRECT
ANSWERS True
How many deaths per year are attributed to falls? CORRECT ANSWERS Estimated
26,000 deaths per year
What is the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injuries treated in hospital
departments? CORRECT ANSWERS Falls
How many ER visits happen annually as a result from falls? CORRECT ANSWERS
Accounting for 9.1 million ER visits annually
How many children are are rushed to the ER for unintentional fall injuries each day?
CORRECT ANSWERS 8,000 children, 2.8 million ER visits yearly
Ages 0-19
,True or False: Falls are the number one cause of injury, hospital visits due to trauma,
and death from an injury among people age 65 and older CORRECT ANSWERS True
How many older adults are treated in the ER for falls per year? CORRECT ANSWERS
2.35 million treated in ER for falls per year
It is estimated that one in three older adults falls each year
True or False: Not all falls are fatal, but deaths can occur due to complications
associated with the fall. CORRECT ANSWERS True
Intrinsic risk factors for falls CORRECT ANSWERS Originated inside the body
Greatest risk of injury!
Internal injuries... 3 types, same as in a MVC types
Examples: history of fall, poor balance/walking, medications, depression, chronic
disease, and sensory problems
extrinsic risk factors for falls CORRECT ANSWERS Originated Outside the body
Can be avoided!
Environmental Examples: slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, loose cords or cluttered
space
Activity Examples: Daily living activities, steps, etc.
List a few risk factors for elderly people associated with falls CORRECT ANSWERS
small dogs, rugs
What type of factors play a huge role in falls? CORRECT ANSWERS Environmental
factors
What is the statistic regarding broken hips CORRECT ANSWERS 4/10 patients end up
in a nursing home if they break their hip.
What percent chance is there for someone breaking their other hip (if they have broken
one already) within 5-6 years of breaking it? CORRECT ANSWERS 50%
Why are women more likely to break a hip? CORRECT ANSWERS They are born with
less bone density and they lose it during their menstraul cycle.
Can extrinsic factors be avoided? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, they are things such as
loose chords, clutters spaces, rugs
Fall potential CORRECT ANSWERS The greater the height and force the greater the
potential for injury.
[F = M * A]
What height is considered significant regarding falls? CORRECT ANSWERS A fall more
than 15 feet or 3 times the victim's height is considered significant
, Why are taller women more likely to break a hip, and what is the height that increases
the risk? CORRECT ANSWERS Over 5'8" and the location of the hip is important.
Head injuries CORRECT ANSWERS Result from any physical damage to the brain.
2 categories of head injuries CORRECT ANSWERS Open head injuries (open wounds)
Penetration of the skull into the brain
External force penetrates skull punctures the brain
Closed head injuries (concussions)
Movement of the brain inside the skull
Any force that causes the brain to slam into the skull
what is most fall related deaths caused from? CORRECT ANSWERS Head injuries
Which type of head injury is usually difficult to detect? CORRECT ANSWERS Closed
head injury
People that sustain open head injuries from falls usually die from what? CORRECT
ANSWERS upon impact
How often do fatalities occur due to falls? CORRECT ANSWERS Daily
Hip Fractures regarding falls CORRECT ANSWERS 24% of those over 50 die within a
year
3 of 4 hip fracture patients never fully recover.
By 2050
650,000 hip fractures EACH YEAR
~1,800 per DAY
The rate of hip fracture increases at age 50, doubling every 5 to 6 years.
50% of women who reach age 90 have suffered a hip fracture.
What does education need to address for falls regarding parents? CORRECT
ANSWERS Need to address fall prevention towards caretakers, legal guardians, health
professionals, parent, siblings, and other members of the home/community
Supervision and Engineering-redesign of cribs to prevent falls.
Car doors: Engineering takes place after an injury or too many injuries have occurred.
Don't put cribs near doors/windows
What are the three main components research has identified that the most effective fall
prevention programs CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Medical management Risk
assessments Follow-ups and referrals Talking with a health professional
2. Physical Activity Balance and Mobility
3. Being Aware of Safety Hazards in the Home and Community
