Predictive Validity and Interrater Reliability in Nursing Assessments

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What is the recommended intervention for patients with new altered mental status?

Implement designated safety zones with low beds and mats

Apply clean corrective lenses when walking

Provide them with a sitter for continuous supervision

Assess the patients for delirium (correct)

What is the suggested intervention for patients with visual impairment?

Take them to the toilet on a regular basis via a scheduled rounding protocol

Implement designated safety zones with low beds and mats

Have clean corrective lenses easily within reach and applied when walking (correct)

Provide them with a sitter for continuous supervision

What should be within safe reach for all patients according to the text?

Low beds and mats

Assistive devices like canes or walkers (correct)

Frequent toileting needs

Safety zones with nightlight and gait belt

What is the recommended intervention for cognitively impaired patients who are agitated or trying to wander?

Provide more intense supervision, e.g., sitter or checks every 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What should be applied when walking by patients with visual impairment?

Clean corrective lenses Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in identifying individuals at risk of falls?

Mobility limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk factor for falls, particularly in the elderly?

Visual impairment Signup and view all the answers

In fall risk assessment, what is one of the key objectives for nursing students as per the text?

Enhancing understanding of fall risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of the Fall Risk Assessment Nursing Skills module as per the text?

Conducting comprehensive fall risk assessments Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize as a crucial role for nurses in relation to falls?

Creating a safe environment to reduce the risk of falls Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) mentioned in the text?

To identify risk factors for falls in hospitalized patients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for falls according to the text?

Gastric ulcers Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the environmental causes of falls mentioned in the text?

Too high cabinets Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is specifically mentioned in the text as contributing to fall risk?

Antipsychotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the total score obtained from the Morse Fall Scale (MFS)?

It may be used to predict future falls Signup and view all the answers

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