BSN 205 Final Week 3&4 Verified Questions with
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Terms in this set (143)
An 80-year-old patient with Yes
rheumatoid arthritis is being
admitted for a procedure where
injections will be placed in her back
to relieve pain. She reports having
fallen less than 1 year ago on icy
steps to her house. She is alert and
oriented and occasionally uses a
cane. She has never smoked, but
takes an antihypertensive
medication for her blood pressure.
Is this patient at risk for a fall?
A 48-year-old patient is being No
admitted for surgery. He is alert and
oriented and his gait is steady. He
does not need any ambulatory
devices and denies having a recent
fall. He wears glasses. His only
medication is an antibiotic for
infection. Is this patient a fall risk?
,An 82-year-old patient is being * Being in an unfamiliar environment
admitted to the nursing home. Her * Use of hearing aids and glasses
husband passed away 3 months * Use of a cane
ago. This patient has fallen twice * History of falling
during that time and has suffered * Age
some contusions and a laceration
as a result. She wears a hearing aid
and glasses, and she uses a cane
when she goes outside because her
knees "get weak." Inside, she holds
onto furniture as she ambulates.
She is alert and oriented. Her
closest child lives approximately
100 miles away and is in poor health
herself. The patient and her family
decided on nursing home
placement. What factors place her
at risk for sustaining a fall now that
she is a resident of a nursing home?
There has been an increased *Keeping the bed locked and in low position
number of falls on a busy extended *Keeping the patient's personal items within
care (recuperative care) unit over reach
the last 6 months. You, the quality *Putting nonskid footwear on the patients
improvement nurse, have decided *Notifying the nurse of patient behaviors that
to conduct a meeting for the NAPs indicate confusion
regarding safety precautions for
preventing falls. What should you
include in this in-service?
, Rationale for performing the timed Determines if patient needs assistance with
Get Up and Go Test? ambulating
Rationale for opening the curtains Identified environmental risk factors for falls such
and look around the patient's as poor lighting, cluttered hallways, wet floors
room?
Rationale for noting that the patient Specific classes of meds may cause hypotension
takes an antihypertensive for fall
risk?
Rationale for noting that the patient Creates risk for patient being drowsy
requires opioids for pain
management for fall risk?
Rationale for determining whether Sensory impairment increases a patients physical
the patient has glasses or a hearing risk factors for falling
aid for fall risk?
Rationale for assessing patients Physiological impairments such as impaired
memory, ability to identify objects, cognition increases a patients risk for falls
and orientation for fall risk?
What is the purpose of a wedge A seat belt or wedge cushion helps prevent the
cushion? patient from sliding out of the chair.
The NAP is preparing to transfer a A gait belt should be used when transferring a
patient from a bed to a chair. What patient from the bed to a chair.
equipment should the NAP have?
Correct Answers A+ Grade 2026/2027 |
Complete Final Study Guide
Terms in this set (143)
An 80-year-old patient with Yes
rheumatoid arthritis is being
admitted for a procedure where
injections will be placed in her back
to relieve pain. She reports having
fallen less than 1 year ago on icy
steps to her house. She is alert and
oriented and occasionally uses a
cane. She has never smoked, but
takes an antihypertensive
medication for her blood pressure.
Is this patient at risk for a fall?
A 48-year-old patient is being No
admitted for surgery. He is alert and
oriented and his gait is steady. He
does not need any ambulatory
devices and denies having a recent
fall. He wears glasses. His only
medication is an antibiotic for
infection. Is this patient a fall risk?
,An 82-year-old patient is being * Being in an unfamiliar environment
admitted to the nursing home. Her * Use of hearing aids and glasses
husband passed away 3 months * Use of a cane
ago. This patient has fallen twice * History of falling
during that time and has suffered * Age
some contusions and a laceration
as a result. She wears a hearing aid
and glasses, and she uses a cane
when she goes outside because her
knees "get weak." Inside, she holds
onto furniture as she ambulates.
She is alert and oriented. Her
closest child lives approximately
100 miles away and is in poor health
herself. The patient and her family
decided on nursing home
placement. What factors place her
at risk for sustaining a fall now that
she is a resident of a nursing home?
There has been an increased *Keeping the bed locked and in low position
number of falls on a busy extended *Keeping the patient's personal items within
care (recuperative care) unit over reach
the last 6 months. You, the quality *Putting nonskid footwear on the patients
improvement nurse, have decided *Notifying the nurse of patient behaviors that
to conduct a meeting for the NAPs indicate confusion
regarding safety precautions for
preventing falls. What should you
include in this in-service?
, Rationale for performing the timed Determines if patient needs assistance with
Get Up and Go Test? ambulating
Rationale for opening the curtains Identified environmental risk factors for falls such
and look around the patient's as poor lighting, cluttered hallways, wet floors
room?
Rationale for noting that the patient Specific classes of meds may cause hypotension
takes an antihypertensive for fall
risk?
Rationale for noting that the patient Creates risk for patient being drowsy
requires opioids for pain
management for fall risk?
Rationale for determining whether Sensory impairment increases a patients physical
the patient has glasses or a hearing risk factors for falling
aid for fall risk?
Rationale for assessing patients Physiological impairments such as impaired
memory, ability to identify objects, cognition increases a patients risk for falls
and orientation for fall risk?
What is the purpose of a wedge A seat belt or wedge cushion helps prevent the
cushion? patient from sliding out of the chair.
The NAP is preparing to transfer a A gait belt should be used when transferring a
patient from a bed to a chair. What patient from the bed to a chair.
equipment should the NAP have?
