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Fall & Aspiration Precautions — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Bed low, HOB up, swallow check

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Reduction of Risk Potential 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Fall & Aspiration Precautions on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Fall

Key facts

Bed low & locked, call light in reach
Non-skid socks, clear path
Hourly rounding

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Aspiration

Key facts

HOB 30–45°, upright to eat
Chin-tuck, thickened liquids

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Stop Po If

Notify / act now

Wet voice, coughing, pocketing food

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Quick Tip

Bed low & locked, call light in reach.

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