Exam Preview for 38246: Addressing Fall Risk: PT, OT, and Audiology

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

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following assistive technologies may be recommended by a health care provider to decrease fall risk? Pill organizer Shower chair Reacher device All of the above
2. Which of the following specialists could design a comprehensive plan for home modifications to support a client who has fallen or who is at risk of falling? Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist General contractor Home lighting technician Chair lift vendor
3. Which of the following interventions has been consistently associated with statistically significant reductions in people experiencing a fall and injurious falls? Exercises for strength, balance, and functional training Vitamin D supplementation Cognitive behavioral therapy Providing educational pamphlets on falls risk
4. If a patient has a vestibular issue such as BPPV or a unilateral vestibular hypofunction, activities shown to effectively reduce falls risk likely include: Avoid moving the head and instead turn head and body together. Lift with the knees instead of bending the back to pick up an object from the floor. Perform repositioning maneuvers to clear BPPV and vestibular rehabilitation exercises such as gaze stabilization. Move the eyes to follow objects and switch eyes between targets while sitting (as in Cawthorne Cooksey exercises).
5. If a severe bilateral vestibular hypofunction is identified, what type of intervention is NOT appropriate? Vestibular suppressant such as meclizine Substitution exercises Assistive devices Lifestyle modifications