ABPTS GCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Geriatric Physical Therapy Exam

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An 82-year-old community-dweller scores 11 seconds on the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Based on validated cut-points for community-dwelling older adults, what does this score indicate regarding falls risk?

Below community-ambulation threshold; immediate referral to assisted living recommended Within normal limits for a community-dwelling older adult; falls risk is not elevated by this test alone Elevated falls risk; recommend Otago Exercise Programme initiation Indicates frailty per Fried phenotype regardless of other findings

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Within normal limits for a community-dwelling older adult; falls risk is not elevated by this test alone

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