Safety

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors places a patient at risk for falls (Select ALL that apply)?

• Increased age

• Educational status

• Polypharmacy

• Physical inactivity

• Occupation

Risk Factors for Falls

• Occupation @ elevated heights

• ETOH/Substance use

• Socioeconomic factors

• Comorbidities

• Polypharmacy

• Physical inactivity; poor balance

• Unsafe environments

• Foot/limb problems

Multiple Choice

What is the universal Fall Risk Assessment Tool used in most facilities?

• Braden Fall Scale

• MMSE

• Morse Fall Scale

• Universal Fall Scale

• Familiarize the patient with the environment

• Maintain call light within patient reach

• Keep bed locked and in low position

• Keep wheelchair locked when patient is stationary

• Non-slip foot-wear

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Universal Fall Precautions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is at increased risk of falls?

• 78 yo female with a history of osteoporosis

• 68 yo female with a history of 3 falls over the past 12 months

• 88 yo male admitted to the hospital with heart failure

• 64 yo male with Alzheimers Disease

​Increased Fall Risk

• > 2 falls within the last 12 months

• Patient presents with an acute fall

• Patient has difficulty walking or with balance

Multiple Choice

Utilizing the "ABC's" of Fall Assessment, what does the "B" stand for?

• Breathing

• Bowel disorders (constipation, diarrhea, etc.)

• Bone disorders (osteoporosis, metastatic disease, etc.)

​ABC's of a Fall Assessment

A: Age > 85
B: Bone Disorder (osteoporosis, bone metastasis)
C: Coagulation disorder (leukemia, anticoagulation use)
S: Surgery (abdominal or thoracic surgery)

Multiple Choice

What is the SPLATT Fall assessment used for?

• Determining injuries sustained during a fall

• Assessing susceptibility to future falls

• Assessing previous falls

• Assessing seriousness of a fall

SPLATT-Used to assess previous falls

S: Symptoms @ the time of the fall
P: Previous falls?
L: Location of the fall
A: Activity @ the time of the fall
T: Time of the fall
T: Trauma after the fall