Question

1. what is the first step you should take when you discover a person has fallen?

notify the healthcare provider.
conduct a post - fall assessment.
ensure the immediate safety of the person.
add new interventions to the persons care plan.

1. what measures should be part of a successful fall prevention program?

inspect facility environments for fall safety risks yearly
monitor persons at risk for falls
discourage the use of safety devices
employ staff exercise programs

1. all of the following measures should be part of a successful falls prevention program except:

routinely monitor persons identified as a fall risk.
encourage the use of safety devices, including walkers, grab bars, and wheelchairs.
exercise patience when assisting persons identified as a fall risk.
allow all persons, including those identified as a fall risk, to move about the facility unmonitored.

Explanation:

1. When a person has fallen, ensuring their immediate safety is the first priority. This is a fundamental principle in caregiving.
2. Monitoring persons at risk for falls is a key measure in a fall prevention program as it allows for timely intervention.
3. Allowing fall - risk persons to move unmonitored is unsafe. Monitoring and using safety devices are part of prevention.

Answer:

1. Ensure the immediate safety of the person.
2. Monitor persons at risk for falls.
3. Allow all persons, including those identified as a fall risk, to move about the facility unmonitored.