UWorld Safety and Infection Control Part 1 questions with correct answers

The nurse recognizes which factors place client at increased risk for falls? SATA. 1. Age of 50 2. Diagnosis of ovarian cancer 3. Lying pulse 80/min, standing pulse 110/min 4. Osteoarthritis of knees 5. Takes caridopa/levodopa 6. Uses cane to ambulate correct answer 3, 4, 5, 6 Positive orthostatic VS, such as rise in pulse at or above 20bpm, indicate increased risk of syncope and falls. Osteoarthritis of the knees limits joint mobility, increasing risk for falls. Presence of IV therapy, wet floors, rooms congested with furniture, and improper toilet seat/bed height are factors that increase risk. Parkinson's increases risk of falls due to gait abnormality and sinemet may also cause dizziness, involuntary movement, orthostatic and hypoTN. Use of ambulatory aids indicates balance/gait prob & places client at higher risk of falling. - Notes about 1: Fall risk does not increase until age 65-75.