Fall Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Post fall management - assess patient ___ signs, neurological, etc as indicated.
  2. 6. Fall risk ___ used to determine the intervention level.
  3. 8. Post fall management - complete the Post Fall Event in the ___.
  4. 13. ___ falls occur in those who have no risks of falling, usually caused by environmental hazard/error in judgement.
  5. 16. Using furniture or hospital equipment as an ambulatory ___ can be dangerous.
  6. 18. Sedative: Medication affecting ___.
  7. 20. Approximately 30% of in-hospital falls result in ___.
  8. 22. Memorial ED Fall Risk Assessment tool.
  9. 24. Post fall management - complete the Post Fall ___.
  10. 25. High risk for injury: within the last 6 weeks, wounds that could dehisce, lower limb amputation, major abdominal or thoracic surgery, joint replacements.
  11. 27. Falls are a leading cause of death and ___.
  12. 30. ___ engagement in carrying out fall interventions is crucial.
  13. 31. Mobility: Impaired movement or ___.
  14. 33. Over 90% of in-hospital fall are ___.
Down
  1. 1. Risk levels – Low, Moderate,___.
  2. 2. Post fall management - notify provider, nursing leadership and ___.
  3. 3. High risk for injury: bleeding disorder, receiving medications that increase bleeding risk, low platelet counts.
  4. 5. History: ___ falls (a top predictor).
  5. 7. Post fall management - complete the ___ event report within 24 hours.
  6. 9. Bed in low and ___ position with appropriate side rails up.
  7. 10. Fall prevention ___ should be based on the individual patient’s risk factors.
  8. 11. ___ falls occur in those who have no risks for falling and are caused by physiologic changes such as a seizure.
  9. 12. Non-skid ___.
  10. 14. Mental: Altered status or ___.
  11. 15. Clear pathway & adequate ___.
  12. 16. Post fall management - ___ for injury.
  13. 17. Patients are more likely to believe they are at risk for a fall when ___ by their nurses.
  14. 19. An IV or ___ lock increases fall risk.
  15. 21. Post fall management - re-evaluate for ___ fall prevention interventions.
  16. 23. Elimination: Altered ___ or bowel function.
  17. 26. Call light and personal items within ___.
  18. 28. High risk for injury: osteoporosis, previous fracture, prolonged steroid use (3 months or longer), metastatic bone cancer.
  19. 29. Mobility: Mobility assist ___ used.
  20. 32. High risk for injury: 85 years or older.