INPA Quiz # 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
MSIP - Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - - back injuries
prevalent amongst health care workers
- 1/2 hospital injuries are b/c of overexertion
- injuries can diminish quality of life, maybe permanently
MSIP risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER - - force
- repetition
- duration
- work postures
- awkward posture
- local contact stress
- environmental conditions
body mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER - - refers to movement in the body
- using correct body mechanics reduce stress load on spine and joints in various positions while
moving objects
- STABLE principle acronym for MSIP (spine, trunk, arms, base of support, legs for lifting,
environment)
fall prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - - 3 step process
- 1) fall risk screening/assessment
- 2) tailored/personalized care planning
- 3) consistent preventative interventions
- universal precautions, tailored interventions to address pt specific ares of risk
, how to assess for falls risk - CORRECT ANSWER - - gather information from client,
family/caregiver, clinical observations, client history
- mobility limitations, fall in last 6 months, 65 years or older, admission due to fall, health
conditions associated with increased risk
- use Scott fall risk screening tool
universal falls risk precautions - safe environment - CORRECT ANSWER - - bottom bed
rails down unless assessed otherwise
- pathways clear of clutter and tripping hazards
- bed and chair brakes are on
- lights are working and on as required
universal falls precautions - assist with mobility - CORRECT ANSWER - - safe and
regular help going to the washroom
- transfer/mobility assist documented
- glasses, hearing, and mobility aides within client's reach
universal falls precautions - fall risk reduction - CORRECT ANSWER - - call bell in
client's reach
- bed lowered to client's knee height
- personal items reachable
- proper footwear available and in use
universal falls precautions - engage client and family - CORRECT ANSWER - - discuss
risk factors with client and family
- mutual falls/injury prevention plan developed
what to do if a fall occurs - CORRECT ANSWER - - refer to post falls management
algorithm
- do incident report
Questions and CORRECT Answers
MSIP - Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - - back injuries
prevalent amongst health care workers
- 1/2 hospital injuries are b/c of overexertion
- injuries can diminish quality of life, maybe permanently
MSIP risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER - - force
- repetition
- duration
- work postures
- awkward posture
- local contact stress
- environmental conditions
body mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER - - refers to movement in the body
- using correct body mechanics reduce stress load on spine and joints in various positions while
moving objects
- STABLE principle acronym for MSIP (spine, trunk, arms, base of support, legs for lifting,
environment)
fall prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - - 3 step process
- 1) fall risk screening/assessment
- 2) tailored/personalized care planning
- 3) consistent preventative interventions
- universal precautions, tailored interventions to address pt specific ares of risk
, how to assess for falls risk - CORRECT ANSWER - - gather information from client,
family/caregiver, clinical observations, client history
- mobility limitations, fall in last 6 months, 65 years or older, admission due to fall, health
conditions associated with increased risk
- use Scott fall risk screening tool
universal falls risk precautions - safe environment - CORRECT ANSWER - - bottom bed
rails down unless assessed otherwise
- pathways clear of clutter and tripping hazards
- bed and chair brakes are on
- lights are working and on as required
universal falls precautions - assist with mobility - CORRECT ANSWER - - safe and
regular help going to the washroom
- transfer/mobility assist documented
- glasses, hearing, and mobility aides within client's reach
universal falls precautions - fall risk reduction - CORRECT ANSWER - - call bell in
client's reach
- bed lowered to client's knee height
- personal items reachable
- proper footwear available and in use
universal falls precautions - engage client and family - CORRECT ANSWER - - discuss
risk factors with client and family
- mutual falls/injury prevention plan developed
what to do if a fall occurs - CORRECT ANSWER - - refer to post falls management
algorithm
- do incident report
