Ch. 12 Preventing Falls

Question 1

bed rail

Answer 1

a device that serves as a guard or barrier along the side of the bed; side rail

Question 2

gait belt/transfer belt

Answer 2

A device applied around the waist and used to support a person who is unsteady or disabled; gait belt

Question 3

Position change alarm

Answer 3

Any physical or electronic device that monitors a person’s movement and alerts staff of movement