Section: 4.2 - Accident and Injury Prevention | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe the nurse’s role in the prevention of accidents and falls.
    • Identify clients who are at risk for falls.
    • Discuss the nurse’s role in the use of restraints.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 50 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the contents under the section "Definition of Falls and Fall-Related Injuries." (4 minutes)
      Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses

    • Read the entire article. (12 minutes)
      American Nurse Today

    • Read the entire PDF. (5 minutes)
      Network of Care Organization

    • Read the contents from the section "3 steps to fall prevention" up to "Nurse’s role in fall prevention." (13 minutes)
      American Nurse, American Nurses Association

    • Read the contents under the sections "Universal fall prevention for nurses," "Intentional Rounding: What is it?" and "Benefits of Frequent Rounds." (3 minutes)
      Spring Arbor University

    • Read the entire article. (6 minutes)
      College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

    • Read the entire webpage. (7 minutes)
      US Food and Drug Administration

    • Slide Deck Presentation
    • Quiz Unit

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      Quiz: Unit 4.2

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