Question 1

A person has a chair alarm. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   It serves the same purpose as a signal light.
B)   Alarms are used only at night.
C)   You need to respond to the alarm at once.
D)   Bed rails must be up.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if

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A)   The person tells you so
B)   You can slide an open, flat hand under the belt
C)   It causes only mild discomfort
D)   The belt buckle is off centerE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

What is the purpose of grab bars?

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A)   They prevent a person from falling out of bed.
B)   They give support when walking.
C)   They provide support when sitting down or getting up from a toilet.
D)   They are used to propel a wheelchair.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Bed rails can be used

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A)   For persons who try to get out of bed without help
B)   When a person is at high risk for falling
C)   If they are needed to treat a person's medical condition
D)   If the person's family requests themE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Bed rails cannot be used unless needed to treat a person's medical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You are assisting a resident to the bathroom. The person starts to fall. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Call for the nurse.
B)   Try to prevent the fall.
C)   Ease the person to the floor.
D)   Have the person use the commode instead.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The following increase a person's risk for falls except

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A)   A history of falls
B)   Wearing eyeglasses
C)   Muscle weakness
D)   Shoes that fit poorlyE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Falls are likely to occur

Accepted Answer

A)   During shift changes
B)   During meal times
C)   When visitors are present
D)   When care is givenE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

You need to transfer a patient using a transfer belt. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The excess strap is left dangling.
B)   The belt is applied over clothing.
C)   The belt is applied over the breasts.
D)   The buckle is positioned over the person's spine.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 10

All health team members must help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Good communication promotes the person's right to safety and security.
B)   When assisting with the transfer of a co-worker's patient, ask the patient what to do.
C)   Hurrying is never an acceptable excuse for causing harm.
D)   Safety and security are basic needs.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To use a transfer belt correctly, you need to follow

Accepted Answer

A)   The care plan
B)   The manufacturer's instructions
C)   The doctor's orders
D)   The person's preferencesE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A patient has an abdominal wound. Before using a transfer belt to transfer the person, you need to

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask the person if it is OK
B)   Change the person's abdominal wound dressing
C)   Add extra dressings to the abdominal wound dressing
D)   Check with the nurse and the care planE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Bed wheels are locked

Accepted Answer

A)   Whenever a patient or a resident requests them to be
B)   When moving the bed
C)   Only when the bed is in the high position
D)   At all times except when moving the bedE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

After a person falls, you need to

Accepted Answer

A)   Complete an incident report
B)   Check the person for injuries
C)   Call the doctor
D)   Keep the person in bedE) None of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 16

A serious risk from bed rail use is

Accepted Answer

A)   Contractures
B)   Coma
C)   Entrapment
D)   ConfusionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

A person has balance problems. The person

Accepted Answer

A)   Is at risk for falls
B)   Is taking medications
C)   Will have memory problems
D)   Has impaired hearingE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Signal lights can help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   The signal lights must be within the person's reach.
B)   The person is asked to use the signal light whenever help is needed.
C)   Signal lights are answered promptly.
D)   Signal lights are taken away from those who use them too often.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 19

A resident does not use bed rails. To give care, you need to raise the bed. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask a co-worker to help you.
B)   Tell the person to be very careful when the bed is raised.
C)   Keep the bed in the low position.
D)   Get the person up in the chair.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Patients and residents who use bed rails

Accepted Answer

A)   Must be checked often
B)   Can be left alone
C)   Need restraints
D)   Need hand rails and grab barsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Assisting With Fall Prevention

A person has a chair alarm. Which is correct?

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A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if

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What is the purpose of grab bars?

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Bed rails can be used

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Bed rails cannot be used unless needed to treat a person's medical symptoms.

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You are assisting a resident to the bathroom. The person starts to fall. What should you do?

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The following increase a person's risk for falls except

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Falls are likely to occur

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You need to transfer a patient using a transfer belt. Which is correct?

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All health team members must help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

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Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help.

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To use a transfer belt correctly, you need to follow

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A patient has an abdominal wound. Before using a transfer belt to transfer the person, you need to

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Bed wheels are locked

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After a person falls, you need to

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A serious risk from bed rail use is

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A person has balance problems. The person

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Signal lights can help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

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A resident does not use bed rails. To give care, you need to raise the bed. Which is correct?

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