Question

STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. List down interventions/strategies for Fall Prevention.

2. What are the effects of aging on musculoskeletal function?

Answer 1

Interventions for fall prevention

1. Assess for circumstances which increases the risk for fall
2. For patients at risk for fall provide identification band.
3. Transfer the patient near to nurses station.
4. Keep the items used by the patient within easy reach.
5. Respond to call bell as soon as possible.
6. Keep the bed at lowest possible position.
7. Use side rails of the bed as needed.
8. Provide appropriate room lighting.
9. Provide proper orientation to the patient about the room layout.
10. Ask family to stay with patient.
11. Have sturdy handrails in bathroom, room and hallway.
12. Keep hospital bed breaks locked.
13. Keep nonslip,confortable and well fited footwear to patient.
14. Keep floor clean and dry. Wet floor should be provided with warning bord

Effects of aging on musculoskeletal function

1. Reduced muscle mass
2. Reduced muscle strength results in loss of power.
3. Tissues become stiffer and less able to tolerate stress.
4. Handgrip strength decreases.
5. Heart muscles becomes less able to propel large quantity of blood thus we bocome tired easily.
6. Bodys metabolic rate decreases.
7. Bones become less dense and more fragile thus increasing risk of fracture.
8. As bones loss mass osteoporosis develops.
9. As cartilage degenerates arthritis develops.
10. Ligaments becomes less elastic thus reduce flexibility.