Fall Prevention

3. rated on a scale from 1-10 assessed hourly
5. this is done so patients understand why they are a fall risk
7. wrist band placed on patient's wrist to notify other staff of fall risk
8. put on patients to prevent slipping/tripping when walking
11. turned on in bed or chair to alert staff if patient is getting up without help
13. I can leave the patient in the bathroom without supervision (T/F)
14. the place where patients fall most
16. patient who is on a continuous IV gtt is not considered a fall risk T/F
17. adequate _____ to ensure patient and staff can see where they are going
18. placed near or next to patient hourly to prevent patient from reaching too far

1. patient pushes this for assistance out of bed
2. position of bed when leaving the room
4. done hourly to prevent falls
6. offered hourly to prevent patient from attempting to get up themselves
9. the bed and chair should be ______ at all times when leaving the room
10. this is the side we assist patients out of bed on
11. used to walk to the bathroom safely
12. we _____ the pathway hourly to ensure the way to bathroom/hallway is safe and free from fall risks
15. yellow socks should ALWAYS be put on patients (no personal slippers) T/F