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Falls Quiz Questions for Induction Team Name: How many falls are recorded in England and Wales in a year 1 the answer a. 150,000 b. 2,700,000 c. 1,050,00 Score 1 point 2 What is another name for orthostatic hypotension? Postural hypotension or drop What are the symptoms? Falling down after getting up from bed, dizziness. 2 point 3 What are these risk factor anagrams 1 point each one a) abalone crop poor balance b) Sir Vino Poo poor vision c) Value for lips previous fall 4 What do these initials stand for: a) BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo b) TUAG Timed Up and Go c) FSTF Free Standing Toilet Frame d) UTI Urinary Tract Infection 1 point Each word 5 How many medications a day constitute a risk factor for falls. the answer a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 2 points 6 Which of these risk factors are ‘intrinisic’ – or within the person, rather than ‘extrinsic’ – or environmental the answer 1 point each one Alcohol consumption Sloppy slippers Loose mats Poor mobility 7 If a patient reports that they lost consciousness when they fell, what could be the cause and who should they see? Cardiac, syncope – a doctor 2 points 8 Which of these exercise regimes will help prevent falls? 2 points the answer a) Daily chair-based exercises, using upper limb strengthening and coordination b) A weekly walking programme c) Twice a week for 6 weeks – exercises that involve standing and challenging balance d) All of the above e) None of them 9 What is the meaning of the phrase ‘mechanical fall’ and what should we do about a patient with this diagnosis. Implies that there was just a simple trip caused by the environment and that there is nothing further to investigate. We will always investigate further to be sure there isn’t another reason for the fall. If we prevent people who have fallen once from falling again we will dramatically reduce the number of falls. Always ask why did they fall! total 2 points