Which One of the Following Is a True Statement About

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a true statement about mobility and safety for older adults?

• A) Use of restraints on older patients helps prevent injuries from falls.
• B) Falls that do not cause physical injury are not significant.
• C) The get-up-and-go test provides a measure of a patient's energy and initiative.
• D) Lowering the bed and fluorescent tapes are interventions to increase safety.

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Definitions:

Swimming Laps

Swimming laps involves repeatedly swimming back and forth across the pool, commonly used as a form of exercise or training.

Running

Running is a form of aerobic exercise involving rapid foot movement to advance the body quickly on foot, commonly practiced for physical fitness, competition, and leisure.

Motor Skills

Physical abilities that involve the coordination of muscles to perform movements smoothly and accurately, often categorized as fine (small movements) or gross (large movements) motor skills.

Middle Childhood

Middle childhood refers to the developmental period between early childhood and adolescence, approximately ages 6 to 11.