Preventing Patient Falls and Injuries Flashcards
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A patient with a history of falls is about to get out of bed. Which action should the CNA take FIRST?
Answer: Check the care plan for fall precaution orders
The CNA must check the care plan first to follow specific fall precaution orders before assisting the patient.
Which environmental modification MOST effectively reduces nighttime fall risk?
Answer: Installing a night light in the bathroom pathway
A night light in the bathroom pathway improves visibility and reduces the risk of falls during nighttime ambulation.
A patient's blood pressure drops significantly when they stand up. This condition is called:
Answer: Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure upon standing that can cause dizziness and increase fall risk.
Which statement about restraints and fall prevention is MOST accurate?
Answer: Restraints require a physician's order and should be used as a last resort
Restraints require a physician's order, must be the least restrictive option, and are considered a last resort in fall prevention.
A patient is using a walker for the first time after hip surgery. Which observation indicates UNSAFE technique?
Answer: The patient looks down at their feet while walking
Looking down while walking disrupts balance and spatial awareness, increasing fall risk; patients should look forward.
Which patient is at HIGHEST risk for a fall-related injury?
Answer: An 80-year-old patient on blood thinners with osteoporosis
An elderly patient on anticoagulants with osteoporosis faces compounded risks: greater fall likelihood, serious bleeding, and fracture risk.
After a patient fall with no apparent injury, the CNA should:
Answer: Stay with the patient, call for the nurse, and not move the patient until assessed
The CNA must stay with the patient, alert the nurse, and avoid moving the patient until a proper assessment rules out hidden injuries.