Select Specialty Fall Prevention Crossword

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  1. 2. This should have three of these up on the bed at all times
  2. 4. A increased risk if patients are taking anticoagulants.
  3. 9. More than 95% of these fractures are caused by falls
  4. 12. Wearing non-slip _____ are recommended.
  5. 13. If a patients needs a alarm on in the bed, they need it in the _____.
  6. 14. Frequent _____are required after a fall.
  7. 17. Brrr, in Wisconsin we need to be extra cautious around this!
  8. 19. Format used for all patient interactions.
  9. 20. 6-8 glasses each day can prevent dehydration
  10. 23. A throw --- can cause a patient to slip and fall.
  11. 24. Poor lighting will increase the risk of falling. Keep one of these on during the night
  12. 25. One of the "P's" of fall prevention, addressing physical comfort
  13. 27. When stationary, make sure that wheelchair is locked and these are up before transferring patients.
  14. 30. Oops, what a mess! Clean these up as soon as possible.
  15. 32. One of the 5 P's
  16. 33. One of the "P's", ensuring needs are met (2 words)
  17. 36. Most falls can be ____.
  18. 39. A intervention that prevent injury.
  19. 40. Never leave patients unattended while using.
  20. 41. Proper placement of a bed.
  21. 44. How many P's of purposeful rounding?
  22. 45. Many _______ can increase the risk of patient falls.
  23. 47. Safely_____ the patient to the floor if they are actively falling.
  24. 48. A device never used in fall prevention.
  25. 49. Keeping pathways free of this helps prevent falls
  26. 50. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among this age group
  27. 51. Fall prevention strategy acronym meaning Pads down, Alarms on, and Low bed
Down
  1. 1. A intervention that must be used while all patients are in bed.
  2. 3. Immediate need to use the bathroom.
  3. 5. Common vision problem that increases fall risk
  4. 6. An effective and structures way to assess patients, anticipate their needs, and keep them safe.
  5. 7. These should be locked when stationary
  6. 8. This mobility type is VERY rare in our setting because our population
  7. 10. Fall ______ is completed every shift by a RN.
  8. 11. Must be kept out of sight.
  9. 15. Patients greater than _____ years old are at an increased risk for falling.
  10. 16. No edge of bed sitting with ______ mattress.
  11. 18. Type of belt used during mobility
  12. 21. An intervention to help improve balance
  13. 22. One of the 5 p's that ensure patients that mobilize themselves have a clear route.
  14. 26. An audible alert system can notify staff that a patient is getting up unassisted
  15. 28. The color of the Rounding button in patient rooms.
  16. 29. This type of mattress can be used for patients with an increased fall risk.
  17. 31. In patients reach at all times.
  18. 34. Get a cordless ____ to avoid rushing to answer incoming calls
  19. 35. The name of the green pad alarm in patients rooms.
  20. 37. Sensory impairment that may increase falls.
  21. 38. These left open ensure easy observation.
  22. 39. A sudden, uncontrolled, unintentional downward displacement of the body
  23. 42. Items in the physical environment that increase fall risks
  24. 43. If unsure how to keep a patient safe, ___.
  25. 46. Type of footwear that should be worn by all fall risk patients