To Reduce Falls in the Home of a Patient with Impaired

question 17

Multiple Choice

To reduce falls in the home of a patient with impaired vision,which of the following should NOT be done?

• A) Minimize clutter.
• B) Move cords from places where they can be a fall hazard.
• C) Obtain more floor and area rugs.
• D) Use an assistive device if applicable when up and around.

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Definitions:

Ossification

Ossification is the process by which bone forms, replacing soft tissues with bony tissue during growth or healing.

Endochondral

Pertaining to the process of bone development from cartilaginous models, typically observed in long bones.

Intramembranous

Refers to a type of bone formation where bone tissue forms directly without first forming cartilage.

Epiphyseal Plate

A hyaline cartilage plate in the long bones, where lengthwise growth of the bone occurs.