Safety and Fall Prevention Flashcards
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Which factor is considered the most significant risk for falls in elderly residents?
Answer: History of previous falls
A history of previous falls is the single strongest predictor of future falls in older adults.
What is the correct way to respond if a resident begins to fall while you are assisting them?
Answer: Lower the resident safely to the floor, protecting their head
Guiding the resident to the floor in a controlled manner prevents injury from an uncontrolled fall.
Which of the following is an environmental modification that can reduce fall risk?
Answer: Installing bed alarms and ensuring adequate lighting in hallways
Bed alarms alert staff to unsupervised movement and adequate lighting reduces trip hazards in low-visibility areas.
What type of footwear best reduces fall risk in seniors?
Answer: Non-slip, well-fitted shoes or footwear with backs
Non-slip, well-fitted, enclosed footwear provides traction and ankle stability to reduce fall risk.
A resident is assessed as a high fall risk. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Answer: Place the resident's call light within reach and keep the bed in the lowest position
Keeping the bed low and the call light accessible empowers the resident to call for help while minimizing injury if a fall occurs.
Which medical condition significantly increases an older adult's fall risk?
Answer: Orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop upon standing)
Orthostatic hypotension causes dizziness and lightheadedness when standing, a leading cause of falls in seniors.