Vocab
Falling Category
100
What does paraplegic mean?
A person who is paralyzed only on one side of the body 
100
The risk of falling increases after what age? 
Persons older than 65 years are at risk
200
What is a gait/transfer belt?
A belt that goes around the waist of a patient to help support them. 
200
Where do most falls occur?
Most falls occur in patient and resident rooms
300
What is a bed rail?
A guard or barrier along the side of the bed; side rail 
300
Why do you not want to put bold designs in resident or patient rooms? 
Bold designs can cause dizziness in older persons 
400
What does CDC stand for?
Center of Disease Control and Prevention 
400
What can be put in showers for patients to bear weight on? 
Grab bars
500
What does CMS stand for?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
500
What do you do when a bariatric person starts falling? 
Move items out of the way that could cause injury. Do so as fast as possible 
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