Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 D

Question 2

Residents who have bed rails

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 A

Question 4

A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if

Accepted Answer

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 
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 5

These statements are about preventing falls.Which 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 che3cks are made of patient and 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 che3cks are made of patient and resident rooms after visitors leave.

Question 6

You raise the bed to give care.Bed rails are

Accepted Answer

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 
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 7

Which statement about falls is incorrect?

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 increases the risk of falling again. 
D) Most falls occur in patient and resident rooms and in bathrooms 
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 patient and resident rooms and in bathrooms

Question 8

To prevent a person from falling,the person

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 symptoms 
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 symptoms 
D) If the person's family requests them

Question 10

Drop-side cribs meet current safety standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The space between crib rail slats must be no more than

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The greatest risk from bed rail use is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the purpose of grab bars?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 14

What is the purpose of hand rails?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 15

Signal lights can help prevent falls.Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

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 form those who use them too often. 
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 form those who use them too often.

Question 16

A person has dizziness on standing.The person

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The following increase a person's risk for falls except

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

After a person falls,you need to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

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 calm,soothing voice. 
D) Call for help. 
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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Exam 13: Preventing Falls

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

Residents who have bed rails

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

A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if

These statements are about preventing falls.Which is incorrect?

You raise the bed to give care.Bed rails are

Which statement about falls is incorrect?

To prevent a person from falling,the person

Bed rails can be used

Drop-side cribs meet current safety standards.

The space between crib rail slats must be no more than

The greatest risk from bed rail use is

What is the purpose of grab bars?

What is the purpose of hand rails?

Signal lights can help prevent falls.Which is incorrect?

A person has dizziness on standing.The person

The following increase a person's risk for falls except

After a person falls,you need to

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

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

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Ethics and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safety Moving and Transferring the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

Exercise and Activity

Comfort,rest,and Sleep

Admissions,transfers,and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing, speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

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