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Spill? Just Chill
Stop The Drop
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Fall In Line
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True or False: If you see that a resident has fallen, you should help them up right away.
False. Wait for nursing staff to assist to avoid injury to yourself and the resident.
100
True or False: The majority of falls are preventable.
True.
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True or False: People with dementia have twice the risk of falling compared to those without cognitive impairments.
True. Why might this be the case?
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True or False: Nearly 1/2 of older adults who fall experience serious injuries like fractures and sprains.
True.
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True or False: 1 in 3 older adults over 65 will experience a fall each year.
True. Falls are the leading cause of serious injury among seniors in Canada. Nearly 1 in 3 older adults over 65 will experience a fall each year and 1 in 2 over 80.
200
If you see that a resident has fallen, you should: a) ask for assistance from whoever is nearby b) ignore the resident, nursing staff will get to them when they have time c) press the call button on their wrist/contact nursing
c) - You need to notify nursing when a resident falls so that they can perform an assessment. Nursing staff have the training to assist the resident properly.
200
One of the best ways to prevent falls is to keep physically active. If we encourage residents to engage in ___ min of physical activity each day, they can greatly reduce their risk of falling.
What is 30 minutes a day of physical activity. This can include cardio and weight training, but also walking, dance, yoga, tai chi etc.
200
True or False. A common cause of falls in the home is poorly lit areas.
True. We can encourage residents to get nightlights, add additional lamps or make sure that their light switches are easy to reach from their bed.
200
Falls can have a devastating and lasting impact on an individual's health. Name one health consequence.
-Head injuries -Broken bones, like wrist, arm, ankle and hip -Functional decline -Chronic pain -Others?
200
True or False: Falls are a normal part of aging.
False. Even though older adults are more at risk of falling than other age groups, falls are not a normal part of aging. A lot of the risk factors can be actively changed.
300
Name one strategy to keep a resident calm after a fall.
-explain what's just happened and that you've contacted nursing to help them -get them to tell you what happened in their own words -reassure them that it's going to be ok -let them know that you know they might feel embarrassed, but they shouldn't feel that way
300
Clutter or excess furniture in the suite contributes to falls because it prevents residents from moving around easily. Name one thing we can encourage residents to do if we notice this problem in their suite?
-placing objects on the floor onto shelves or in storage -consider donating or throwing out items they no longer use -keep pathways clear of furniture -rearrange their furnishings to help them move around more easily
300
Name one common hazard found on the ground of a residents' suite that can increase their risk of falling.
-electrical cords. We can encourage them to run cords behind furniture. They can use extension cords to accomplish this and rearrange items that need to be plugged in so they're closer to outlets. -Scatter rugs/ loose rugs that create uneven surfaces are also a tripping hazard in residents' suites.
300
True or False: After experiencing a fall, half of older people will now require support with activities of daily living like dressing or bathing.
True. Half also experiences difficulties with mobility following a fall.
300
Each year at least____________older people are hospitalized for hip fractures due to a fall: a) 200,000 b) 100,000 c) 300,000 d) 400,000
C) 300,000. They will spend an average of 3 weeks or 21 days in the hospital recovering from a fall.
400
True or False: It's important to assess the area near where a resident has fallen for potential hazards
True. There could have been a hazard in the environment that is putting others at risk - like an edge of carpet that's coming up or a slippery surface. Your observations can make a difference!
400
True or False. We should encourage residents to wear shoes inside their suites to prevent falls.
True. wearing a sturdy pair of indoor shoes will help residents prevent falls. They should avoid walking around in socks or slippers - they are slippery and can cause falls. Also, shoes with laces are a tripping hazard - Velcro is a better option.
400
Name one psychological factor that contributes to a residents risk of falling.
-Depression -Anxiety -Fear of falling (if they've already experienced a fall) -Impaired cognition -Sleep disturbances affecting attention and reaction time -Risk taking behaviours - like going outside without a walker or rushing down the staircase
400
True or False. Even if they aren't physically injured, residents that fall will suffer consequences.
True. Falls can create a loss of confidence and anxiety that acts like a downward spiral. After a fall, residents can restrict their social and physical activity levels which leads to poor quality of life, distress, depression and social isolation.
400
True or False. Falling once triples your chance of falling again.
False. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.
500
True or False: If you notice a resident looses their balance and drops down into a chair from standing, you need to report it to nursing right away.
True. As a community, we need to get better at reporting 'Near Misses' (close calls where no harm was experienced). Residents falling into chairs, or suddenly needing the support of the wall in the hallway - could be a sign of something else going on. This needs to be documented by nursing and followed up on.
500
How often should we encourage residents to have their medications reviewed by their doctor or pharmacist?
Once a year.
500
Name two health conditions that increase a residents' risk risk of experiencing a fall.
-Osteoporosis -Urinary Incontinence -Visual and hearing impairments -Parkinson's disease -Use of multiple medications -Dizziness -Muscle weakness -Declined muscle strength and flexibility -Arthritis -Foot problems -Heart condition -Bladder Infection -Pneumonia
500
What proportion of older adults who have fallen will pass away within a year following a fall?
25% of those who have fallen pass away in the same year.
500
True or False: More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling forwards.
False. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling sideways.