Table 3 The percentage of correctly answered questions for each point on the staff knowledge test

Q1: Which of the following correct statement

Falls have multifactorial aetiology, so fall prevention programs should comprise multifaceted interventions

91.4

Regular review of medication can help to prevent patient falls ^a

67.8

The risk of falling will be lessened when resident toileting needs are met ^a

61.2

The use of antipsychotic medications is associated with an increased risk of falls in older adults^b

59.9

Q2: A multifaceted intervention program should include

Individually-tailored fall prevention strategies

87.7

Education for residents/family and healthcare workers

83.6

Environmental safety

85.5

Safe patient handling

84.2

Q3: The risk factors for falls in the nursing home include all of the following except

Antibiotic usage

73

Q4: Which of the following correct statement

The cause of a fall is often an interaction between resident risk, the environment, and patient risk behaviour

73.7

An increase in hazardous environments increases the risk of falls

74.3

The use of a patient identifier (e.g., an identification bracelet) helps to highlight to staff those residents at risk for falls ^b

36.8

 A fall risk assessment should include a review of the history of falls, mobility problems, medications, mental status, continence, and other resident risks

93.4

Q5: Resident with impaired mobility should be

Encouraged to mobilize with assistance

85.5

Assisted with transfers

75.7

Referred for an exercise program or prescription of walking aids as appropriate

86.8

Q6: The management of the acutely confused resident should include all the following except

Moving residents away from the nursing station ^b

47.4

Q7: Which of the following false statement

Fall prevention efforts are solely the nurses’ responsibility ^a

62.5

Q8: In long-term care settings, intervention programs should include

Staff education on fall precautions

71.7

The Provision and maintenance of mobility aids ^a

65.1

Post-fall analysis and problem-solving strategy ^a

68.4

Q9: Which of the following false statement

Environmental assessment is not important in the nursing home as it is all standardized

88.2

Q10: Risk factors for falls include

Parkinson’s disease

91.4

Incontinence

82.2

Previous history of falls

94.7

Delirium

89.70

Q11: Exercise programs for ambulatory older adults should Include

be ongoing ^a

67.8

individualized strength and balance training

84.90

Q12: Which of the following false statement

Education should not only be given at the start of the fall prevention program

90.8

Q13: Which of the following is recommended to improve resident safety

Locking wheeled furniture when it is stationary

88.2

Having nonslip flooring

92.1

Placing frequently used items (including call bell, telephone, and remote control) within reach of the resident

92.8

Rounding hourly to address resident needs

80.3