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CNA 2023
Chapter 12-Preventing Falls
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which statement about falls is correct? | Falls are the most common accidents in nursing centers. |
| Falls are likely to occur: | during shift changes |
| Which of the following increase a person's risk for a fall? | Elimination needs |
| The person who has dizziness on standing: | is at a risk for falls |
| The person who has balance problems: | is at a risk for falls |
| Which of the following helps prevent falls? | using night-lights |
| To prevent a person from falling, the person: | wears nonskid footwear |
| Call lights can help prevent falls. Which is correct? | call lights are answered promptly |
| A person has a chair alarm. Which is correct? | You need to respond to the alarm at once |
| Which statement about falls is correct? | Meeting elimination needs can help prevent falls |
| Bed rails are used: | according to the person's care plan |
| Bed rails can be used: | if they are needed to treat a person's medical condition |
| You raise the bed ot 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 coworker to help you |
| Residents who have bed rails: | must be checked often |
| What is the purpose of a handrails? | They 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 |
| Which is correct about needing to transfer a resident using a transfer belt? | The belt is applied over clothing |
| A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if: | You can slide 4 fingers (an open, flat 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 the person to the floor |
| After a person falls, you need to: | call for the nurse |
| After a person falls, you need to: | Complete an incident report |
| A confused resident tires to move about after a fall. You should do which of the following? | stay calm and protect the person from injury |
| Bed rails are considered restraints by OBRA | True |
| The health team must help prevent falls. If necessary, the health team can interfere with a persons's right to personal choice. | False |
| Bed rails can be considered restraints according to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | True |
| If a person starts to fall, it is preferred that you hold them up by reaching under their arms. | False |
| A person may refuse to wear nonskid shoes or socks | True |
| If you find a person on the floor, you need to get them up as quickly as possible. | False |
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