WTF
(What the FALL)
(What the FALL)
What is the most common cause of injury in older adults?
Falls
Fall Risk patients should NOT be left unattended while toileting and should be kept within ________ reach (fill in the blank).
Arm's
TRUE or FALSE: It is acceptable for family to assist Fall Risk patients with ambulation & toileting?
FALSE
What are the potential consequences of patient falls?
A) Physical injuries, including death
B) Shorter hospital stays
C) Financial burden for patient and hospital
D) All of the Above
E) A & C
E
Name at least three things that CNAs can do to prevent patient falls?
* Remind patient to call for assistance
* Respond to call lights asap
* Use proper mobility devices & SPH equipment
* Keep environment Clean & Tidy
* Stay with patient when toileting
* Hourly rounding
* Use of bed/chair alarms
*Promoting proper footwear (nonskid socks)
* Ensure beds low and locked
* Report change in patient status
TRUE or FALSE: It is safe to place bedside table and IV poles on a floor mat?
FALSE
What is the FIRST step you should take if you found a patient on the ground after a fall?
A) Assist the patient up
B) Ask they patient why they did not call for help
C) Call for help
D) Check vital signs
C
What are the 4 Ps that should be addressed when completing hourly rounds?
Potty
Pain
Positioning
Personal Needs/Belongings
Name two items that a patient wears to indicate that they are a fall risk.
Yellow Non-Skid Socks
Yellow Fall Risk Armband