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NUR 3480 Med Surg - Exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers WHAT IS THE #1 PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES FOR NURSES? - Ans:-safety WHY ARE FALLS DANGEROUS? - Ans:-they are devastating and can cause life-threatening injuries WHAT IS AN IMPORTANT INDICATOR FOR A FUTURE FALL? - Ans:-having fallen previously...

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NUR 3480 Med Surg - Exam 1 Practice Questions and
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WHAT IS THE #1 PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES FOR NURSES? - Ans:✔✔-safety


WHY ARE FALLS DANGEROUS? - Ans:✔✔-they are devastating and can cause life-threatening injuries


WHAT IS AN IMPORTANT INDICATOR FOR A FUTURE FALL? - Ans:✔✔-having fallen previously


what should nurses ask patients to determine if they should do a quick assessment? - Ans:✔✔-"have you

fallen before?"


what do the points on a fall risk assessment mean? - Ans:✔✔-the interventions that should be needed


what is a question that nurses should ask patients during a fall risk assessment? - Ans:✔✔-"what kind of

fall did you have?"


what is a mental related issue that should be determined during a fall risk assessment? - Ans:✔✔-

confusion


what are things that may increase risk for falls? - Ans:✔✔-lower extremity muscle weakness




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gait or balance deficit




mobility impairment




restraint use




use of an assistive device




presence of intravenous therapy




impaired ADLs




age older than 75 years




altered elimination
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history of falls




administration of high-risk drugs (narcotics, antiepileptics, bezodiazepines)




use of 4 or more medications




depression




visual deficit




arthritis




history of cerebrovascular accident




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cognitive impairment




secondary diagnosis/chronic disease


WHAT ARE NURSES RESPONSIBLE FOR IN TERMS OF FALLS? - Ans:✔✔-identifying at risk patients




putting interventions into place


WHEN DO MOST FALLS OCCUR? - Ans:✔✔-while toileting




on the way to the bathroom




while in the bathroom




on the way back from the bathroom


what happens when patients hit their heads on the floor or ceramic sink or toilet? - Ans:✔✔-serious

injuries result

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