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What should be done if a patient is unable to use the buzzer/call bell?
What should be done if a patient is unable to use the buzzer/call bell?
- Nothing, the patient should be able to use the buzzer/call bell
- The patient should be moved closer to the buzzer/call bell
- The buzzer/call bell should be replaced with a more accessible device
- A specific plan must be made appropriate to the patient's needs and recorded in the clinical notes (correct)
What should be done to ensure the patient's environment is safe?
What should be done to ensure the patient's environment is safe?
- The environment should be kept clear and clutter-free
- The patient's aids, such as walker and glasses, should be within reach
- The patient should be oriented to the bedroom area and bathroom
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of using injury minimisation products, such as bed and chair alarms?
What is the purpose of using injury minimisation products, such as bed and chair alarms?
- To reduce the risk of injury if a patient does fall (correct)
- To alert staff when a patient is at risk of falling
- To provide a more comfortable environment for the patient
- To prevent patients from falling in the first place
What is the primary goal of encouraging family/carers to spend time sitting with the patient, particularly in waking hours?
What is the primary goal of encouraging family/carers to spend time sitting with the patient, particularly in waking hours?
What is the purpose of implementing visual falls alert signage at the bedside for patients at heightened risk of falls and injury?
What is the purpose of implementing visual falls alert signage at the bedside for patients at heightened risk of falls and injury?
What is the primary purpose of the Mobility Assessment Tool?
What is the primary purpose of the Mobility Assessment Tool?
What is the recommended approach for encouraging patient/resident participation in exercise and functional activities in acute care facilities?
What is the recommended approach for encouraging patient/resident participation in exercise and functional activities in acute care facilities?
What is the primary purpose of referring a patient/resident considered to be at increased risk of falling to an Occupational Therapist for a home environment assessment and modification?
What is the primary purpose of referring a patient/resident considered to be at increased risk of falling to an Occupational Therapist for a home environment assessment and modification?
