Finish the Phrase
Electrical cords should not be place where people have to walk over them because ______.
Using a towel rack as a replacement for a grab bar in the bathroom.
Unsafe - why shouldn't we use a towel bar to steady ourselves?
You go to check the mail and have to walk across an uneven pavement with cracks and do not have your walker with you. What are 2 fall hazards?
2. cracks in the pavement
3. uneven pavement
You normally take your blood pressure medication at nighttime because it makes you sleepy but accidentally take it with breakfast. What could go wrong?
You could be sleepy all day and unable to complete daily tasks
You feel dizzy when you standing up from the table at the restaurant but think it will go away by the time you get to your car. Drive or Don't Drive?
Don't Drive.
What could happen if you drive while you are dizzy?
When walking up the stairs, I should always remember to ______.
use the handrail.
Keeping your cellphone nearby or in your pocket.
Safe - why should we always have our phone nearby?
You are thirsty and need to get a drink of water and walk into the kitchen where you don't notice puddle of water around the fridge. What is the danger?
You have an appointment with a new cardiologist who has requested a list of your medications. What are 3 pieces of information you should bring about you medications?
1. Medication Name
2. amount taken (mg)
3. directions for use
4. Dr. prescribing the medication
Your doctor gave you a new medication that sometimes make you feel drowsy. Should you drive after you have taken this medication?
No.
Why should you not drive when taking a medication that makes you drowsy?
stop and sit down somewhere safe until I am no longer dizzy.
Taking someone else's medication because they take the same medication as you.
Unsafe - why should we never take someone else's medications?
You are walking to the bathroom with your walker when your phone begins to ring. You stopped to answer the phone and use 1 hand on your walker to continue walking to the bathroom. What is the fall risk?
Using 1 hand to use the walker, walking while distracted, etc.
How can you prevent a fall in this situation?
You fill your new prescription and the label's directions are confusing and hard to understand. Who should you contact to help you understand the label?
The pharmacist.
Your vision isn't good at night and you stay at your family get together too long and the sun is setting. Should you drive home?
No, driving with poor vision is unsafe. Why?
I smell gas inside my house when I come in from outside, I need to ______.
Making sure all the doors are locked before leaving the house.
Safe - why do we want the doors to be locked before we leave the house?
Your area rug in the living room slips and slides when your dog runs across it leaving it bunched up in places. What is the safety risk?
bunched up rug, dog, etc.
You are at a family members house and they offer you one of their pain medications because they think it will help your knee pain. What should you say?
No.
Why shouldn't you take someone else's medications?
An ambulance and fire truck approach behind you at a red light. What should you do?
Move your car out of the way for the emergency vehicles.
When cooking on the stove, I should _______.
Ignoring repeated falls or near falls and not telling a loved one or doctor about them.
Unsafe - why should we take falling and near falling seriously and tell someone?
The wheelchair is tipping back and you could fall and hit your head.
Why should be always be aware of our wheelchair locks? How could this be prevented?
You find several pills on the floor and you cannot identify them. What should you do?
Throw them away
You are driving home when you realize you do not know where you are. What should you do?
Pull over and get your bearings/call a family member for help.