Lesson 19 - Fall Prevention

Question 1

What statement about falls is correct?

Answer 1

Most falls occur in patient and resident rooms and in bathrooms

Question 2

The following helps to prevent falls:

Night lights
Throw rugs
Shows with larger fit
Only keeping lights on during daytime

Answer 2

Night lights

Question 3

Falls are likely to occur:

Answer 3

During shift changes

Question 4

The person has dizziness on standing. The person:

Answer 4

Is at risk for falls

Question 5

The following increases a persons risk for falls

Weakness
Awareness of surroundings
Regular elimination
Shoes that fit properly

Answer 5

Weakness

Question 6

How many tips does a quad-can base have?

Answer 6

4

Question 7

Forgetting to raise the side rails as ordered causes a resident to fall and be injured. This could be called

Answer 7

Neglect to keep resident safe

Question 8

Mr Lopez is learning to use a walker. What should the nurse aide do?

Answer 8

Walk behind him, using a gait belt

Question 9

A cane should be used on

Answer 9

The strong side

Question 10

What is false about gait belts

Answer 10

All gait belts have reversible buckles