Question

Which of the following is not a risk factor for falling as discussed with our guest powerpoint from Elizabeth Griffith?

A. Pets

B. Throw rugs

C. High blood pressure

D. Fear of falling

Answer 1

Which of the following is not a risk factor for falling as discussed with our guest powerpoint from Elizabeth Griffith?

D.Fear of falling.

Rationale:

Fear of falling affects the psychological status of the person and it can be preventable. Preventing the fear of falling on older adults reduces the number of falls. Fear of falling is not considered as a fall risk factor. So option D is correct.

Pets can be considered as an extrinsic factor which disturbs the mobility of the person and causes for fall. Throw rugs are considered as one of the environmental hazards which lead to an increased number of falls. High blood pressure is an intrinsic factor which alters the gait during postural changes and results in fall. Hence option a,b,c are incorrect.