Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention Quiz

What is the classification for Obstetric Fall Risk Scoring with a score of 3-4?

• Very High Fall Risk

• High Fall Risk

• Moderate Fall Risk

• Low Fall Risk

When should patients be reassessed for falls in the inpatient setting?

• Every week

• Every shift

• Every hour

• Every day

What tool is used for assessing fall risk in pediatric patients aged 29 days to 16 years old?

• Humpty Dumpty Fall Risk Assessment Tool

• Neonates Fall Prevention Measures

• Modified Morse Fall Scale

• Obstetrics Fall Risk Assessment Tool

What is the classification for Adult Fall Risk Scoring with a score of 25-50?

• Very High Risk

• Moderate Risk

• High Risk

• Low Risk

What is the classification for Pediatric Fall Risk Scoring with a score of 12 and above?

• Low Risk

• Very High Risk

• Moderate Risk

• High Risk

All fall events shall be reported to Quality department by filling in the OVR form

• True

• False

For assessing fall risk in adults aged 16 years and above, which tool is commonly used?

• A) Hendrich II Fall Risk Model

• B) Modified Morse Fall Scale

• C) Timed Up and Go Test

• D) Berg Balance Scale

Which of the following statements about the post-partum period is true?

• A) It begins during pregnancy.

• B) It lasts for up to one year after childbirth.

• C) It extends up to six weeks after the birth of the baby.

• D) It only affects the baby, not the mother.

According to the specified criteria, patients should be reassessed for falls in which of the following situations?

• A) Following a procedural sedation.

• B) Medication effects such as those anticipated with sedation or diuretics.

• C) Following a change in level of consciousness.

• D) All the above

After noticing a patient fall in the hospital, what should be the immediate action of the nurse or healthcare provider who first notices it?

• A.    assess for injury , Perform interventions for risk of fall and notify the physician

• B.     Continue with routine tasks and monitor the patient

• C.     Wait for the physician to assess the patient

• D.    Document the incident in the patient's chart for later review