Question 1

Which statement about preventing falls is incorrect?
A) Meeting elimination needs can help prevent falls.
B) Bed, wheelchair, and stretcher wheels are locked for transfers.
C) Safety checks are made of patient and resident rooms after visitors leave.
D) For safety, push wheelchairs through doorways.

Accepted Answer

The correct way to push wheelchairs through doorways is by pulling them backwards. Pushing can result in the wheel hitting the doorway, causing the chair to tip over or the occupant to fall out.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Bed rails should be used according to the person's care plan, which takes into consideration factors such as the person's mobility, risk of falls, and comfort level. It is not necessary to use bed rails for all patients and residents or whenever the person is in bed, and using them at night only may not be appropriate depending on the individual's needs.

Question 3

To help prevent a person from falling, the person
A) Has long shoelaces
B) Wears non-skid footwear
C) Wears shoes without shoelaces
D) Wears loose clothing

Accepted Answer

Wearing non-skid footwear can help prevent slipping and falling, whereas long shoelaces, loose clothing, and shoes without shoelaces can create tripping hazards.

Question 4

The following increase a person's risk for falls except
A) A history of falls
B) Wearing eyeglasses
C) Muscle weakness
D) Shoes that fit poorly

Accepted Answer

Wearing eyeglasses actually helps improve vision, which can decrease the risk for falls. The other options all increase the risk for falls.

Question 5

Bed rails cannot be used unless needed to treat a person's medical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Bed rails are considered a form of restraint and should only be used when necessary to treat a person's medical symptoms, as per guidelines to ensure patient safety and autonomy.

Question 6

Signal lights can help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?
A) The signal lights 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.

Accepted Answer

Taking away the signal lights from those who use them too often is incorrect. The purpose of signal lights is to provide assistance and prevent falls, and taking them away can increase the risk of falls.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Bed wheels should be locked at all times except when moving the bed to prevent accidents and ensure stability. When the bed is in use, the wheels should be locked to prevent the bed from accidentally rolling and causing harm to the patient or the caregiver. However, the wheels should be unlocked when moving the bed to facilitate easy movement.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Grab bars are installed in bathrooms to provide support and stability when sitting down or getting up from a toilet, reducing the risk of falls.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Hand rails are designed to provide support when walking, particularly for individuals who may have difficulty with balance or stability. While they may be used for other purposes, such as sitting down or getting up from the toilet, their primary purpose is to provide a stable handhold when walking or moving around. They are not typically used to prevent a person from falling out of bed, nor are they used to propel a wheelchair.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Bed rails are considered restraints if they restrict the person's freedom of movement and they cannot lower them without assistance. This is because restraints can cause physical and psychological harm, and their use should be minimized whenever possible. Healthcare providers must assess each patient's individual needs and the potential risks and benefits of using bed rails to determine whether they are necessary or not.

Question 11

A resident does not use bed rails. To give care, you need to raise the bed. Which is correct?
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.

Accepted Answer

Without bed rails, raising the bed can increase the risk of falls, so it is always safer to have a co-worker assist you in raising the bed. This ensures the resident's safety and prevents accidents.

Question 12

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) Put on according to the care plan

Accepted Answer

Raising the bed is necessary to provide care to the patient, as it allows caregivers better access to the patient. The care plan should specify when the bed should be raised, and to what height. This is typically determined by the patient's condition and needs, and may vary depending on the task being performed. However, bed rails should also be used when raising the bed to prevent the patient from falling out of bed.

Question 13

Which will not help prevent falls?
A) Using night-lights
B) Using throw rugs
C) Wiping up spills
D) Keeping stairs and floors free of clutter

Accepted Answer

Using throw rugs can actually increase the risk of falls, so it will not help prevent them. The other choices (using night-lights, wiping up spills, and keeping stairs and floors free of clutter) are all effective ways to prevent falls.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Checking with the nurse and referring to the care plan is important to ensure that transferring the patient with an abdominal wound is safe and appropriate. The nurse may have specific instructions for transferring the patient or may need to supervise the transfer. Additionally, the care plan should outline any precautions or limitations related to the wound. Asking the patient if it is okay to use a transfer belt is important, but it should not be the only step taken before transferring the patient. The dressing should also not be changed or modified without specific instructions from the nurse.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The statement that "You need to respond to the alarm at once" is correct. The purpose of a chair alarm is to alert caregivers when a person attempts to get out of their chair and may be at risk of falling or injuring themselves. It is important to respond promptly to the alarm to ensure the person's safety.

Question 16

Patients and residents who use bed rails
A) Must be checked often
B) Can be left alone
C) Need restraints
D) Need hand rails and grab bars

Accepted Answer

Patients and residents who use bed rails require frequent checks to ensure their safety and prevent falls or entrapment. Leaving them alone for extended periods without monitoring can be dangerous. The use of restraints should be avoided when possible, and hand rails and grab bars may be necessary for mobility support but are not a substitute for bed rails.

Question 17

A serious risk from bed rail use is
A) Contractures
B) Coma
C) Entrapment
D) Confusion

Accepted Answer

Entrapment is a serious risk from bed rail use, as patients can become trapped or suffocate between the rail and the mattress or be unable to get out of bed. It is important to regularly assess for any signs of entrapment, and only use bed rails when absolutely necessary for the patient's safety.

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 condition
D) If the person's family requests them

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bed rails can be used
A) For persons...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Falls are likely to occur
A) During shift...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Balance problems can increase the risk of falls.

Quiz 10: Assisting With Fall Prevention

Which statement about preventing falls is incorrect?

Bed rails are used

To help prevent a person from falling, the person

The following increase a person's risk for falls except

Bed rails cannot be used unless needed to treat a person's medical symptoms.

Signal lights can help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

Bed wheels are locked

What is the purpose of grab bars?

What is the purpose of hand rails?

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

A resident does not use bed rails. To give care, you need to raise the bed. Which is correct?

You raise the bed to give care. Bed rails are

Which will not help prevent falls?

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

A person has a chair alarm. Which is correct?

Patients and residents who use bed rails

A serious risk from bed rail use is

Bed rails can be used

Falls are likely to occur

A person has balance problems. The person