Chapter 12-13 Flashcards
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A safety measure than can help prevent falls would be
Assist the person to the bathroom at regular times and whenever requested
Which of these physical problems can cause falls?
Low blood pressure, Joint pain and stiffness, Incontinence.
Bed rails
Are considered restraints by OBRA
Information about whether to raise bed rails for a particular person can be found in the
Care plan
When giving bedside care, the bed wheels are
Locked
A transfer belt is
Applied over clothing
A transfer belt is not used when a person
Has a condition or care equipment involving the chest or abdomen
If a person begins to fall, you should
Ease the person to the floor
Most falls occur between
1800(6:00pm) and 2100(9:00)
Tubs and showers may be made safer if they have
non-slip surfaces
The need for bed rails is noted in the person’s
Medical record and the care plan
You raise the bed to give care. If the person uses the bed rails, and you are working alone, what do you do with the side rails?
Raise for bed rails and Raise both if you need to leave for any reason
After you are done giving care, how is the bed positioned?
Lowest position
Hand rails in hallways and stairways give support to person who are
Weak or unsteady when walking
When a transfer belt is applied, you should be able to slide how many fingers under the belt?
4
When a person stats to fall you can protect the person’s what as you ease the person to the floor
Head
Being in an unfamiliar enviornment increases the risk of accidents
True
What information is recorded on an incident report when a person falls?
How falls occured, how far person walked, how activity was tolerated before fall, complaints before falls, and how much help the person needed while walking
Why are falls more likely to happen during shift changes? Staff
Are busy going off and coming on duty. CONFUSION can occur about who gives care and answers signal light.
What kinds of equipment help to make bathrooms showers safer?
Non slip surfaces, grab bars, shower chairs, non slip bath mats.
Why should floor coverings be one color in areas where older persons are living?
Bold designs can cause dizziness
Why are falls prevented when the person’s phone, lamp and personal belongings are at the bedside?
Dont have to get up as much
What kind of footwear and clothing will help to prevent falls?
Footwear Non-skid
Clothing fits properly
Why is it important to anser signal lights promptly?
May need help right away, May not wait for help
