Deck 13: Preventing Falls

Question 1

You raise the bed to give care.Bed rails are _____ according to the care plan.

A)Removed
B)Lowered
C)Raised
D)Put on

Answer 1

Raised

Question 2

To prevent a person from falling,the person

A)Uses long shoelaces
B)Wears non-skid footwear
C)Wears bedroom slippers
D)Wears loose clothing

Answer 2

Wears non-skid footwear

Question 3

What is the purpose of hand rails?

A)They prevent a person from falling out of bed.
B)They provide support when walking.
C)They provide support when sitting down or getting up from the toilet.
D)They are used to propel a wheelchair.

Answer 3

They provide support when walking.

Question 4

To use a transfer belt correctly,you need to follow the

A)Care plan
B)Manufacturer's instructions
C)Doctor's orders
D)Person's preferences

Question 5

The person that has dizziness on standing

A)Is at risk for falls
B)Is taking medications
C)Will have memory problems
D)Needs to use hand rails

Question 6

A person has a chair alarm.Which is correct?

A)It serves the same purpose as a signal light.
B)You need to respond to the alarm at once.
C)Alarms are used only at night.
D)Bed rails must be up.

Question 7

Bed rails can be used

A)For persons who try to get out of bed without help
B)When a person is at high risk for falling
C)If they are needed to treat a person's medical condition
D)If the person's family requests them

Question 8

Which statement about falls is incorrect?

A)You can borrow a resident's wheelchair for another person.
B)Meeting elimination needs can help prevent falls.
C)Bed,wheelchair,and stretcher wheels are locked for transfers.
D)Safety checks are made of resident rooms after visitors leave.

Question 9

Bed rails are used

A)For all residents
B)According to the person's care plan
C)At night
D)Whenever the person is in bed

Question 10

Signal lights can help prevent falls.Which is incorrect?

A)The signal light must be within the person's reach.
B)The person is asked to use the signal light whenever help is needed.
C)Signal lights are answered promptly.
D)Signal lights are taken away from those who use them too often.

Question 11

A resident does not use bed rails.To prevent the person from falling when making an occupied bed

A)Ask a co-worker to help you
B)Tell the person to be very careful when the bed is raised
C)Keep the bed in the low position
D)Get the person up in the chair

Question 12

Residents who have bed rails

A)Must be checked often
B)Can be left alone
C)Need restraints
D)Need hand rails and grab bars

Question 13

The person that has balance problems

A)Is at risk for falls
B)Is taking medications
C)Will have memory problems
D)Has impaired hearing

Question 14

All of the following help prevent falls except

A)Using night-lights
B)Using area rugs
C)Wiping up spills
D)Keeping stairs and floors free of clutter

Question 15

All of the following increase a person's risk for falls except

A)Weakness
B)Awareness of surroundings
C)Elimination needs
D)Shoes that fit poorly

Question 16

Bed rails are considered restraints by OBRA.

Question 17

Falls are likely to occur

A)During shift changes
B)During meal times
C)When visitors are present
D)When care is given

Question 18

Bed wheels are locked

A)Whenever the resident requests them to be
B)When moving the bed
C)Only when the bed is in the high position
D)At all times except when moving the bed

Question 19

All of the following increase a person's risk for falls except

A)Joint pain and stiffness
B)Memory problems
C)Muscle weakness
D)Wearing eyeglasses

Question 20

Which statement about falls is incorrect?

A)Falls are the most common accidents in nursing centers.
B)The risk of falling decreases with age.
C)A history of falls increases the risk of falling again.
D)Most falls occur in resident rooms and bathrooms.

Question 21

Bed rails can be considered restraints according to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Question 22

The health team must help prevent falls.If necessary,the health team can interfere with a person's right to personal choice.

Question 23

Which is correct about needing to transfer a resident using a transfer belt?

A)The excess strap is left dangling.
B)The belt is applied over clothing.
C)The belt is applied over the breasts.
D)The buckle is positioned over the person's spine.

Question 24

After a person falls,you need to

A)Provide a walking aid
B)Call for the nurse
C)Call the family
D)Call the doctor

Question 25

You are assisting a resident to the bathroom when the person starts to fall.What should you do?

A)Call for the nurse.
B)Try to prevent the fall.
C)Ease the person to the floor.
D)Have the person use the commode instead.

Question 26

A confused resident tries to move about after a fall.You should do all of the following except

A)Use force to hold the person down
B)Stay calm and protect the person from injury
C)Talk to the person in a calm,soothing voice
D)Call for help

Question 27

A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if

A)The person tells you so
B)You can slide 4 fingers ( an open,flat hand )between it and the person
C)The person can take shallow breaths but not deep breaths
D)The belt buckle is off center

Question 28

After a person falls,you need to

A)Complete an incident report
B)Check the person for injuries
C)Call the doctor
D)Keep the person in bed