Medications
Name 3 types of medications that can cause patient instability?
Diuretics, Anti-hypertensives, Sedatives
Name 2 types of transfers used?
1. Standing Pivot
2. Squat Pivot
List 2 interventions a Nurse can do to prevent patient falls?
1. Patient fall education
2. Proper "Fall Risk" arm band on patient
How can Diuretics cause instability?
They can cause the patient to being dehydrated, dizzy, and muscle cramps.
The transfer device that still requires manual maneuver techniques?
Assisted Devices
The action of scanning the patients room for possible tripping hazards?
What is a fall risk intervention?
Name 3 things a patient should do when started on a new medication and side effects occur?
1. Stop the medication
2. Call 911
3. Go to the hospital if reaction is serious (respiratory failure)
The type of transfer device that uses power or a motor type mechanism to move patient's?
The population at highest risk for falls
What are the elderly considered?