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notis · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following factors is related to the highest proportion of falls in long term care settings?

A) Toileting
B) Agitation
C) Polypharmacy
D) Impaired sleep patterns

Question 2

The facility risk management team is preparing an in-service to nursing staff members. The presentation will highlight risk factor increase related directly to the type of clientele on a nursing unit.

The presenter will correctly explain that which of the following risks is increased for female nurses who work on an oncology care unit?
A) Back injuries
B) Bloodborne pathogens
C) Adverse reproduction
D) Neurologic disorders

essyface1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
More than 42 of falls in an acute care agency were toileting related, often involving getting out of bed or ambulating to the bathroom, slipping from the toilet or commode, or standing to use the urinal. This exceeds the role of other variables, including agitation, polypharmacy and impaired sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Common risks in health care facilities are exposure to bloodborne pathogens from stick injuries via used needles, back injuries caused by heavy lifting, and potential adverse reproductive outcomes as a result of overexposure to antineoplastic medications. On oncology divisions, the nurse is continually exposed to antineoplastic agents.