Falling Injury

Falls with injury can cause lasting pain, limit activities of daily living, and increase the likelihood of skilled nursing placement?

True

False

Medications that a patient is administered play a very small role in whether a patient is at risk for falls?

True

False

When a patient has a history of falls, they are more aware of their risk, so they will not likely fall again?

True

False

When completing frequent or hourly rounds, you only need to peek in the room to ensure the patient is not doing anything that could cause a fall?

True

False

Having a bed alarm on will most likely prevent a patient from falling?

True

False

When an elderly person falls, they psychologically feel more capable of handling another fall?

True

False

What patients are at the highest risk for falling? (check all that apply)

History of falls

Impaired cognition

Impaired mobility

Patients taking diuretics or narcotics

Patient in a cluttered rooms

Fear of falling can lower your quality of life and stop you from:

Doing the activities you enjoy

Visiting friends and family

Leading an active life

All of above

Which of the following can help prevent falls in the elderly?

Get GP to review medication

Remove clutter from indoors and outdoors

Install lights in dark hallways and stairways

Keep feet healthy, wear appropriate footwear

Eat a balanced diet

Exercise regularly

Check eyesight

Avoid alcohol

All of the above

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