Question

question 10 of 10

which factor places a patient at risk for falling?

select the correct answer and click submit.

• not needing a walker or cane for ambulation
• taking antibiotics for an infection
• a previous history of falls
• never having fallen in the past

Explanation:

Identify the primary risk factor for patient falls

A previous history of falls is clinically established as the single strongest predictor of future falls in healthcare settings.

Evaluate the remaining options

• Not needing an assistive device indicates stable baseline mobility.
• Standard antibiotics do not typically impair balance or cognitive function to a degree that significantly elevates fall risk compared to high-risk medications (e.g., sedatives, diuretics).
• Never having fallen in the past represents a lower risk profile.

Answer:

• Not needing a walker or cane for ambulation
• Taking antibiotics for an infection
• A previous history of falls (Correct answer)
• Never having fallen in the past