Question 1

Which statement about falls is incorrect?

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 are locked for transfers. 
D) Safety checks are made of resident rooms after visitors leave. 
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 2

The person that has dizziness on standing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

To prevent a person from falling,the person

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

All of the following help prevent falls except

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Bed rails are considered restraints by OBRA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Bed rails can be used

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Exam 13: Preventing Falls

Which statement about falls is incorrect?

The person that has dizziness on standing

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

To prevent a person from falling,the person

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

All of the following help prevent falls except

Bed rails are considered restraints by OBRA.

Bed rails can be used

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