Question

1. what risk factor increases a persons fall risk?

• increased strength
• steady gait
• decreased visual perception
• steady balance

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify which risk factor increases a person's fall risk.

Evaluate the options

• "Increased strength" reduces fall risk by improving stability.
• "Steady gait" reduces fall risk by ensuring stable walking.
• "Decreased visual perception" impairs the ability to detect hazards, increasing fall risk.
• "Steady balance" reduces fall risk by preventing loss of equilibrium.

Select the correct option

Decreased visual perception is an intrinsic risk factor that directly increases fall risk.

Answer:

• (A) Increased strength
• (B) Steady gait
• (C) Decreased visual perception (Correct answer)
• (D) Steady balance