Deck 9: Preventing Falls

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Falls are likely to occur

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

Answer 2

During shift changes

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

You need to respond to the alarm at once.

Question 4

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 5

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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 9

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

Question 10

A serious risk from bed rail use is

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

Question 11

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 12

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.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Which will not help prevent falls?

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

All health team members must help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

A) Good communication promotes the person's right to safety and security.
B) When assisting with the transfer of a co-worker's patient, ask the patient what to do.
C) Hurrying is never an acceptable excuse for causing harm.
D) Safety and security are basic needs.

Question 22

To use a transfer belt correctly, you need to follow

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

Question 23

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) It causes only mild discomfort
D) The belt buckle is off center

Question 24

After a person falls, you need to

A) Provide a walking aid
B) Stay with the person and call for the nurse
C) Complete an incident report and call the family
D) Call the doctor

Question 25

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 26

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

A) Stay calm and protect the person from injury.
B) Talk to the person in a calm, soothing voice.
C) Call for help.
D) Use force to hold the person down.

Question 27

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

A) The excess 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 28

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.