Chapter 12 Preventing Falls

Question 1

Bed rails

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Gait belt

Answer 2

See “ transfer belt”

Question 3

Orthostatic hypotension

Answer 3

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying position

Question 4

Transfer Belt

Answer 4

A device used to support a person who is unstable/ unsteady or disabled; gait belt

Question 5

Most falls occur in

Answer 5

Resident rooms and bathrooms

Question 6

Most falls occur

Answer 6

During the evening

Question 7

A person care plan includes fall prevention measures. Which should you question?

Answer 7

Check the person every 4 hours

Question 8

You observe the following in the persons room. Which is Not safe?

Answer 8

The lamp cord is by the chair

Question 9

You note the following after a person got dressed. Which is Safe?

Answer 9

The person is wearing nonskid shoes

Question 10

A coworker is helping Mr. Yee today. His chair alarm goes off. What should you do?

Answer 10

Assist Mr. Yee

Question 11

To help prevent falls, you need to report

Answer 11

Clutter on stairways

Question 12

Bed rails are used

Answer 12

According to the care plan

Question 13

You are going to transfer a weak person from the bed to a chair?

Answer 13

Bed wheels must be locked

Question 14

A transfer/gait belt is applied

Answer 14

Over the clothes

Question 15

To safely use a transfer/gait belt you must

Answer 15

Follow the manufacturer instructions

Question 16

You apply a transfer/ gait belt. What should you do with the excess strap?

Answer 16

Tuck it under the belt

Question 17

A person starts to fall. Your first action is to

Answer 17

Bring the person close to your body as fast as possible

Question 18

You found a person lying on the floor. What should you do?

Answer 18

Call for the nurse

Question 19

Mr. Sikorsky blood pressure drops when he stands up too quickly. This is called

Answer 19

Orthostatic hypotension