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An elderly patient was recently admitted to a medical unit
with severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance. His family
states that he has periods of confusion. What are some
practical precautions the nurse can take to ensure the
patient's safety without having to use restraints? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Make staff assignments for patients in
adjacent rooms.
Activate the bed alarm when the patient is in bed.
Perform nurse toilet and turn or comfort and safety
rounds hourly.
A patient is admitted to a medical unit with pneumonia.
She is able to ambulate on her own to the bathroom. What
safety precautions should be taken for this patient? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Explain the use of the call light.
Keep the bed in the low, locked position.
Ensure that the pathway to the bathroom is clear
Keep patient's personal items on the overbed table.
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The nurse walking down the hospital corridor glances
into the patient's room and sees the patient's feet and
legs sticking out from the bathroom entrance. The nurse
immediately goes into the room and determines that the
patient has fallen. What actions should be taken? ( -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Call for assistance.
Assess for injury.
Notify the health care provider.
Assess the situation for precipitous factors (e.g.,
hypotension, slippery footwear, etc.).
Fill out an agency occurrence or sentinel event report
Which of the following are appropriate safety measures
for the use of a wheelchair? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Brakes on
both wheels are locked when the patient is being
transferred into the wheelchair.
Back the wheelchair into and out of an elevator.
Seat patient in wheelchair with buttocks against back of
seat.
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for
experiencing a fall - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A confused patient
with a history of a previous fall.