About The Theorist
This nurse created a theory all about helping people take care of themselves.
Who is Dorothea Orem?
This happens when a patient loses balance and ends up on the floor.
What is a fall?
These are worn on a patient feet to help prevent slipping when walking.
What are non-slip (grip) socks ?
This is what the nurse does when reminding a patient to use the call light before getting up.
What is patient education?
This is checked to see if a patient is at risk for falling.
What is a fall risk ?
How many parts to Dorothea Orem's Theory.
What is 3?
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded when standing up caused by a drop in blood pressure.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This devise is attached to the bed or chair and alerts staff when a patient tries to get up.
What is a bed alarm ?
Helping a patient walk to the bathroom on a regular schedule to prevent them from getting up alone.
What is scheduled toileting?
Feeling dizzy when standing up is assessed by checking this type of blood pressure change.
What are orthostatic vital signs ?
This is what you're doing when you brush your teeth, eat, and take care of yourself.
What is self-care?
Not being able to walk steadily or needing help to move is this type of problem.
What is impaired mobility?
This mobility aid has four legs and helps patients stay balanced while walking.
What is a walker?
This intervention involves clearing clutter and making sure pathways are safe.
What is maintaining a safe environment?
How often should you do a fall risk assessment in a shift ?
What is once per shift.
When a patient can't take care of themselves and needs help, this is happening.
What is a self-care deficit?
Forgetting limitation or trying to get up without help due to confusion is this risk factor.
What is impaired cognition (or confusion)?
This device provides extra support and stability for patients who need help walking but are more independent than walker users.
What is a cane ?
This is done when a nurse stays with a patient to continuously observes.
What is a sitter?
This part of the assessment checks if a patient has fallen before, which increase future fall risk.
What is fall history ?
This type of care is when the nurse does almost everything for the patient.
What is the fully compensatory system?
This safety intervention includes call lights, non-slip socks, and keeping the bad low to prevent falls.
What are fall precautions?
This safety setup keeps the patient close to the ground to reduce injury if they fall.
What is a low bed ?
The intervention involves reviewing medications that may cause dizziness or sedation to reduce fall risk.
What is a medication review?
This action involves requesting a specialist to evaluate a patients mobility and recommend ways to prevent falls.
What is a physical therapy consult?