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According to the text, what is one of the objectives of this module?
According to the text, what is one of the objectives of this module?
- Identify the first goal concerning client falls. (correct)
- Identify one way to make sure that the environment doesn’t contribute to falls.
- Identify the three basic causes of client falls.
- Identify a very effective environmental method of preventing falls.
According to the text, what are the two basic client issues that can contribute to falls?
According to the text, what are the two basic client issues that can contribute to falls?
- Clients with mental illnesses
- Elderly and confused clients (correct)
- Clients with chronic diseases
- Clients with physical disabilities
According to the text, what are the three important concepts regarding the use of restraints?
According to the text, what are the three important concepts regarding the use of restraints?
- Restraints should be used to restrict clients' movement.
- Restraints should be used to punish clients.
- Restraints should be used as a first-line intervention.
- Restraints should be used to maintain client safety. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to client falls?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to client falls?
Approximately what percentage of clients who fall will sustain a serious injury?
Approximately what percentage of clients who fall will sustain a serious injury?
What is one way to prevent client falls related to environmental issues?
What is one way to prevent client falls related to environmental issues?
Why is it important to orient clients to their environment?
Why is it important to orient clients to their environment?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the risk of falls in the elderly?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the risk of falls in the elderly?
What should be the position of the bed to prevent falls?
What should be the position of the bed to prevent falls?
Which of the following is NOT a medication that can increase the risk of falling?
Which of the following is NOT a medication that can increase the risk of falling?
Why should the call light be easily accessible to the client?
Why should the call light be easily accessible to the client?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing the risk of falls in clients?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing the risk of falls in clients?
What should you do if a client falls?
What should you do if a client falls?
Why are restraints generally not recommended to prevent falls?
Why are restraints generally not recommended to prevent falls?
When should restraints be used to prevent falls?
When should restraints be used to prevent falls?
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