Assistive Mobility Devices, Assistive Devices for Transfers, Risk Factors for Falls, and Fall Prevention

Question 1

What are assistive mobility devices?

Answer 1

The most common mobility devices that help consumers perform tasks and maintain or regain independence include canes, braces, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Question 2

communication and assistive mobility devices

Answer 2

Communication is very important to providing consumers with needed assistance in a way that makes them most comfortable and respects their dignity

Question 3

As an HCA be sure to…

Answer 3

consult the care plan before assisting consumers with any assistive device

Question 4

Assistive devices for transfers

Answer 4

There are different types of assistive devices that help you move a client from one place to another. They include: hoyer lift (requires special training) *draw sheets *transfer boards *transfer belts (gait belts)

Question 5

Risk factors for falls

Answer 5

Many things can lead to falls for a consumer, including: *vision and hearing problems *impaired balance or awareness *reduced strength *alcohol or drug use *seizures *medications *poor hydration or nutrition *household hazards

Question 6

What can you do to exercise fall prevention?

Answer 6

Encourage a consumer to:

• Wear his or her glasses and hearing aids *Do strengthening or balance exercises
• Use needed assistive devices
• Get up slowly after lying or sitting down.
• Reduce fall hazards in the home
• Have medications reviewed by their medical provider
• Wear good walking shoes.