ATI Mobility Questions with Correct answers

safety is.. CORRECT ANSWER freedom from injury factor's affecting client's abiltiy to protect themselves CORRECT ANSWER age, cognitive and sensory awareness, emotional state, ability to communicate, and lifestyle and safety awareness 11 nursing actions CORRECT ANSWER 1. use risk assessment tools to evaluate clients and the environment 2. encourage clients to speak up and take an active role 3. create a culture of checks and ballances (especially when in stressful situations) 4. communicate risk factors and plans to clients, family, staff 5. use protocols in dangerous situations 6. adopt quality care priorities from the national quality forum including "never events" 7. use current evidence and national patient safety goals as a guide to a culture of safety 8. know facility's disaster plan and understand chain of command and roles and use common terminology 9. identify and document incidents and responses according to facility policy 10. know location of safety data sheets and hazardous chemicals in the environment 11. use equipment only after adequate instructionn and safety inspection What are never events? CORRECT ANSWER Errors in medical care that are clearly identifiable, preventable, and serious in their consequences for patients. fall risk for elderly CORRECT ANSWER - elderly are at risk because of imparied strength, mobility, and balance as well as improper mobility aide use, unsafe clothing, hazardous environment and endurance limitations and decreased preceptor others at risk for falls CORRECT ANSWER those with decreased visual activity, generalized weakness, urinary frequency, gait and ballance problems, cognitive dysfunction, adverse effects of meds (0rthostatic hypotension drowsiness) additional concerns with falls CORRECT ANSWER medicare and medicaid no longer reimburse for treating injuries related