PN1 M1 Written
Your written assignment for this module is a worksheet that describes the following:
- Common causes of patient falls
- Actions to prevent falls from occurring
You should be using complete sentences to answer the questions. Ensure that you are using correct grammar. In addition, support your answers using your textbook, course materials, credible internet resources, and scholarly journals. All citations must be in APA format.
Module 01 – Written Assignment – Patient Falls Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Complete all lesson content and assigned readings. Make sure that you are focusing on:
· Common causes of patient falls
· Actions to prevent falls
Instructions:
· Answer the questions listed below using complete sentences.
· Use correct grammar, spelling and APA format.
· Support your answers using credible sources such as textbooks, course materials, and evidence-based articles ( 1 Point)
Resources:
How do I know if a source is credible?
How do I find evidence-based practice articles? Or nursing best practices?
1. Identify the common causes of patient falls. ( 2 Points)
2. Define and describe actions to prevent falls. ( 2 Points)