You know that falls are a major health problem in the home. One ...

[iveyjurea]

You know that falls are a major health problem in the home. One third of older adults fall every year with serious consequences that include death, fractures, and head injuries.
 
  The home health nurse has to ensure that a safety plan is in place to address falls. Using your knowledge that 55 of fall-related injuries occur with falls inside the home, a total of over 60 of these falls occur in which two rooms?
  A) Living room and hallway
  B) Kitchen and bathroom
  C) Hallway and bedroom
  D) Living room and bedroom

Question 2

The community health nurse can receive a referral to a home health agency at any time. Using your knowledge of home visits, generally home care agencies make sure to do the initial visit within what time frame after receiving a referral?
 
  A) 12 hours
  B) 24 hours
  C) 36 hours
  D) 48 hours

[kingfahad97]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B

[iveyjurea]

TYSM

[tkempin]

Excellent