Falling or Fainting

Question 1

List the steps for the Falling or Fainting procedure

Answer 1

1. Call for the nurse and stay with the resident.
2. Check if the resident is breathing.
3. Do not move the resident. Leave them in the same position until the nurse examines them.
4. Talk to the resident in a calm and supportive manner.
5. Apply direct pressure to any bleeding area with a clean piece of linen.
6. Take pulse and respiration.
7. Assist the nurse as directed. Check the resident frequently according to facility policy and procedures. Assist in documentation.

Question 2

What is the rationale for step “1. Call for the nurse and stay with the resident.”?

Answer 2

Allows you to get help, yet continuously provide for resident’s safety and comfort.

Question 3

What is the rationale for step “2. Check if the resident is breathing.”?

Answer 3

Provides you with information necessary to proceed with procedure.

Question 4

What is the rationale for step “3. Do not move the resident. Leave them in the same position until the nurse examines them.”?

Answer 4

Prevents further damage if resident is injured.

Question 5

What is the rationale for step “4. Talk to the resident in a calm and supportive manner.”?

Answer 5

Reassures resident.

Question 6

What is the rationale for step “5. Apply direct pressure to any bleeding area with a clean piece of linen.”?

Answer 6

Slows or stops bleeding.

Question 7

What is the rationale for step “6. Take pulse and respiration.”?

Answer 7

Provides the nurse with the necessary information to properly assess resident’s condition and needs.