Term
| What are the r/f for pressure ulcers? (10) |
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Definition
1- Weight (obese OR thin)/bony prominences
2. Poor nutrition
3. Immobility
4. Assistive devices
5. Pain MEDS/sedatives
6. Decreased MENTAL Status
7. Increased AGE
8. Impaired circulation
9. Chronic health conditions-vascular/immune suppression |
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Term
| What are the 5 CDC recommendations for reducing r/o falls? |
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Definition
1. Regular Exercise
2. Medication Review
3. Shoe Type
4. Reduce Home Hazards
5. Annual VISION CHECK |
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Term
| What are the 4 USPSTF recommendations for reducing r/o falls? |
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Definition
1. Multifactorial assessment and management
2. Exercise/PT
3. Vit D
4. Minor harm w/ vision correction |
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Term
| What four things do you do if a fall occurs? |
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Definition
1. Assessment especially BP
2. Notify Care Provider
3. Monitor and reassess
4. DOCUMENT |
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