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CNA 2016 C11*
Preventing Falls
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ______________are the most common accidents in nursing centers. | Falls |
| Falls are likely to occur | during shift changes |
| Elimination needs increase a person’s risk for | falls |
| The person who has dizziness on standing is at risk for | falls |
| The person who has balance problems is at risk for | falls |
| What helps prevent falls? | using night lights |
| To prevent a person from falling, the person wears | non-skid footwear |
| Call lights can help prevent falls. Answer them | promptly |
| A person has a chair alarm. You need to respond to the alarm | at once |
| Meeting elimination needs can help prevent | falls |
| Bed rails are used according to the | care plan |
| Bed rails are considered ____________________by OBRA. | restraints |
| Bed rails can be used | if they are needed to treat a person's medial condition |
| You raise the bed to give care. Bed rails are _____________ according to the care plan. | raised |
| A resident does not use bed rails. To prevent the person from falling when making an occupied bed | ask a co-worker to help you |
| Residents who have bed rails must be | checked often |
| What is the purpose of hand rails? | provide support when walking |
| Bed wheels are locked | at all times except when moving the bed |
| To use a transfer belt correctly, you need to follow the | manufacturer's instructions |
| The transfer belt is applied ______________ clothing. | over |
| A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if | you can slide 4 fingers (open hand) between it and the person |
| You are assisting a resident to the bathroom when the person starts to fall. What should you do? | ease them to the floor |
| After a person falls, you need to | call for the nurse |
| After a person falls, you need to complete | incident report |
| A confused resident tries to move about after a fall. You should | stay calm and protect the person from injury |
| The health team must help prevent falls. If necessary, the health team can interfere with a person’s right to personal choice. | False |
| Bed rails can be considered ___________ according to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. | restraints |
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