Deck 12: Preventing Falls

Question 1

Which statement about falls is correct?

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.

Answer 1

Falls are the most common accidents in nursing centers.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Elimination needs

Question 3

Which of the following helps prevent falls?

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

Answer 3

Using night-lights

Question 4

Call lights can help prevent falls. Which is correct?

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.

Question 5

Which statement about falls is correct?

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 6

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

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 7

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

Question 8

A person may refuse to wear nonskid shoes or socks.

Question 9

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