Pre-test: Fall Risk Assessment And Prevention

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1. One way to standardized an approach to fall risk identification is through the use of a fall risk assessment tool.

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True. Standardization reduces the likelihood of variability and omitting important information.

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Pre-test: Fall Risk Assessment And Prevention - Quiz

This pre-test assesses knowledge on fall risk and prevention in elderly patients, focusing on psychological impacts, assessment tools, high-risk patient identification, and medication risks. It's crucial for healthcare... see moreproviders to understand and mitigate fall risks. see less

2. You only need to do a fall risk assessment once a month on your patient because they likely will not change status.

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Patients often change their physiological and mental status.
Reassessment is imperative to identify fall risk status changes.

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3. Which of the following is true regarding falls in elderly?

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Medication use may contribute to increased fall risk in the elderly because certain medications can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired balance. These side effects can increase the likelihood of falls, especially in older individuals who may already have age-related balance and mobility issues. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to carefully assess and monitor medication use in the elderly to minimize the risk of falls.

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4. When an elderly person falls, they psychologically feel more capable of handling fall.

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False. A fall increases the fear of falling

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5. What patient are at the highest risk for falling. Select all that apply.

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Patients who have a history of falls are at the highest risk for falling because they have already experienced falls in the past. Impaired cognition can also increase the risk of falling as it may affect the patient's judgment, decision-making, and awareness of their surroundings. Impaired mobility, such as difficulty walking or balancing, can make a patient more prone to falling. Lastly, being in a cluttered room can increase the risk of falling as it creates obstacles and hazards that can cause trips or slips.

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One way to standardized an approach to fall risk identification is...
You only need to do a fall risk assessment once a month on your...
Which of the following is true regarding falls in elderly?
When an elderly person falls, they psychologically feel more capable...
What patient are at the highest risk for falling. Select all that...
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