What term describes an unexpected event resulting in a patient on the floor?

What term describes an unexpected event resulting in a patient on the floor?

• A. Fall
• B. Morbidity and Mortality
• C. Hip Fractures
• D. TBI

Answer: (A)

Falls describe an unexpected event in which a person ends up on the floor or a lower level, unintentionally. It’s the incident itself, not the injury that may result. In older adults, falls are a major safety concern because they can lead to injuries such as hip fracture or traumatic brain injury, but the name of the event remains a fall. The other terms refer to outcomes or measures (morbidity and mortality) or to injuries that can result from a fall, rather than the event itself. Prevention focuses on risk assessment, environmental modifications, balance and strength training, and medication review.

Falls describe an unexpected event in which a person ends up on the floor or a lower level, unintentionally. It’s the incident itself, not the injury that may result. In older adults, falls are a major safety concern because they can lead to injuries such as hip fracture or traumatic brain injury, but the name of the event remains a fall. The other terms refer to outcomes or measures (morbidity and mortality) or to injuries that can result from a fall, rather than the event itself. Prevention focuses on risk assessment, environmental modifications, balance and strength training, and medication review.