Question 1

Call lights can help prevent falls. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The call light must be within the nurse's reach. 
B)  The person is asked to not use the call light too often. 
C)  Call lights are answered promptly. 
D)  Call lights are taken away from those who use them too often. 
A)  The call light must be within the nurse's reach. 
B)  The person is asked to not use the call light too often. 
C)  Call lights are answered promptly. 
D)  Call lights are taken away from those who use them too often. C

Question 2

Which of the following increase a person's risk for falls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strength 
B)  Awareness of surroundings 
C)  Elimination needs 
D)  Shoes that fit well 
A)  Strength 
B)  Awareness of surroundings 
C)  Elimination needs 
D)  Shoes that fit well C

Question 3

If you find a person on the floor, you need to get them up as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If a person starts to fall, it is preferred that you hold them up by reaching under their arms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person may refuse to wear nonskid shoes or socks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement about falls is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Falls are the most 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 the halls of the nursing center. 
A)  Falls are the most 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 the halls of the nursing center.

Question 7

Which statement about falls is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 remain unlocked for transfers. 
D)  Safety checks are made of resident rooms while visitors are there. 
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 remain unlocked for transfers. 
D)  Safety checks are made of resident rooms while visitors are there.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Use force to hold the person down. 
B)  Stay calm and protect the person from injury. 
C)  Talk to the person in a strong, directive voice. 
D)  Call the family member to let them know the person has fallen. 
A)  Use force to hold the person down. 
B)  Stay calm and protect the person from injury. 
C)  Talk to the person in a strong, directive voice. 
D)  Call the family member to let them know the person has fallen.

Question 9

Which of the following helps prevent falls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using night-lights 
B)  Using area rugs 
C)  Wiping up spills at the end of the shift 
D)  Allowing the person to use the bathroom once per shift 
A)  Using night-lights 
B)  Using area rugs 
C)  Wiping up spills at the end of the shift 
D)  Allowing the person to use the bathroom once per shift

Exam 12: Preventing Falls

Call lights can help prevent falls. Which is correct?

Which of the following increase a person's risk for falls?

If you find a person on the floor, you need to get them up as quickly as possible.

If a person starts to fall, it is preferred that you hold them up by reaching under their arms.

A person may refuse to wear nonskid shoes or socks.

Which statement about falls is correct?

Which statement about falls is correct?

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

Which of the following helps prevent falls?

The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care

Resident Rights, Ethics, and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Getting a Job-Career Management and Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Resident

Culture and Religion

Body Structure and Function

The Older Person

Sexuality

Safety

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

The Residents Unit and Bedmaking

Hygiene

Grooming

Nutrition, Fluids, Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Oxygen Needs and Respiratory Therapies

Measuring Vital Signs

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine System Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

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