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NURS601 Exam 2 Questions And Answers
100% Pass
The nurse is on a task force to reduce the incidence of falls among residents of a long-term care
facility. Which measure should the nurse recommend to prevent the most falls?
A. The use of diffuse, natural lighting on the unit
B. A fall history and fall risk assessment of each patient on admission
C. Psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing individuals' fear of falling
D. Use of physical restraints on new patients who have delirium or dementia.
E. Use of bed, floor, and chair alarms for residents with dementia. - ANS B. A fall history and
fall risk assessment of each patient on admission
What portion of adults 75+ fall each year? - ANS 3/4ths
What percentage of nursing home admissions are related to falls? - ANS 40%
What percentage of hospital admissions are related to falls? - ANS 20%
In terms of restraint, ______________ should always be explored FIRST. - ANS alternatives
Normal body temp of an older adult is typically ________ than that of a younger adult and
should be taken into consideration. - ANS lower
NURS601 Exam 2 Questions And Answers
100% Pass
The nurse is on a task force to reduce the incidence of falls among residents of a long-term care
facility. Which measure should the nurse recommend to prevent the most falls?
A. The use of diffuse, natural lighting on the unit
B. A fall history and fall risk assessment of each patient on admission
C. Psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing individuals' fear of falling
D. Use of physical restraints on new patients who have delirium or dementia.
E. Use of bed, floor, and chair alarms for residents with dementia. - ANS B. A fall history and
fall risk assessment of each patient on admission
What portion of adults 75+ fall each year? - ANS 3/4ths
What percentage of nursing home admissions are related to falls? - ANS 40%
What percentage of hospital admissions are related to falls? - ANS 20%
In terms of restraint, ______________ should always be explored FIRST. - ANS alternatives
Normal body temp of an older adult is typically ________ than that of a younger adult and
should be taken into consideration. - ANS lower
