Deck 14: Fall Prevention

Question 1

Bed wheels are locked:

A) Whenever a patient or a 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

Answer 1

At all times except when moving the bed

Question 2

These statements are about preventing falls.Which is correct?

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

Answer 2

Safety checks are made of patient and resident rooms after visitors leave.

Question 3

The following helps to prevent falls:

A) night-lights.
B) throw rugs.
C) shoes with a larger fit.
D) keeping lights on only during the daytime.

Answer 3

night-lights.

Question 4

You raise the bed to give care.Bed rails are:

A) Removed according to the care plan
B) Lowered according to the care plan
C) Raised according to the care plan
D) Used according to the care plan

Question 5

Falls are likely to occur:

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

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

The space between crib rail slats must be no more than:

A) 2 inches.
B) 2 3/8 inches.
C) 3 inches.
D) 3.5 inches.

Question 8

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 9

Signal lights can help prevent falls.Which is correct?

A) The signal light must be within the person's reach.
B) The person is asked to use the signal light only at routine intervals.
C) Signal lights are answered as soon as you are free to answer them.
D) Signal lights are taken away from those who use them too often.

Question 10

A person has balance problems.The person:

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

Question 11

To prevent a person from falling,the person:

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

Question 12

Bed rails are used:

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

Question 13

The greatest risk from bed rail use is:

A) Anxiety
B) Entrapment
C) Coma
D) Confusion

Question 14

The following increases a person's risk for falls:

A) Weakness
B) Awareness of surroundings
C) Regular elimination
D) Shoes that fit properly

Question 15

A person has dizziness on standing.The person:

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

Question 16

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 17

What is the purpose of grab bars?

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.

Question 18

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 symptoms
D) If the person's family requests them

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Which statement about falls is correct?

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

You need to transfer a patient using a transfer belt.Which is correct?

A) The access 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 23

To use a transfer belt safely,you need to follow:

A) The care plan
B) The manufacturer's instructions
C) The doctor's orders
D) The person's preferences

Question 24

A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if:

A) The person tells you so
B) You can slide an open flat hand under the belt
C) The person can breathe normally
D) The belt buckle is off center

Question 25

A confused person tries to move about after a fall.Which action is correct?

A) Use force to hold the person down.
B) Yell for another assistant to come.
C) Talk to the person in a calm,soothing voice.
D) Call the family for help.

Question 26

You are assisting a resident to the bathroom.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 27

A patient has an abdominal wound.Before using a transfer belt to transfer the person,you need to:

A) Ask the person if it is OK
B) Change the person's abdominal wound dressing
C) Add extra dressings to the abdominal wound dressing
D) Check with the nurse and the care plan

Question 28

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 29

Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help.

Question 30

Drop-side cribs meet current safety standards.