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After a person falls,you need to


A) Complete an incident report
B) Check the person for injuries
C) Call the doctor
D) Keep the person in bed

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A resident does not use bed rails.To prevent the person from falling when making an occupied bed


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

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Which is correct about needing to transfer a resident using a transfer belt?


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.

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B

After a person falls,you need to


A) Provide a walking aid
B) Call for the nurse
C) Call the family
D) Call the doctor

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A confused resident tries to move about after a fall.You should do all of the following except


A) Use force to hold the person down
B) Stay calm and protect the person from injury
C) Talk to the person in a calm,soothing voice
D) Call for help

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You raise the bed to give care.Bed rails are _____ according to the care plan.


A) Removed
B) Lowered
C) Raised
D) Put on

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Residents who have bed rails


A) Must be checked often
B) Can be left alone
C) Need restraints
D) Need hand rails and grab bars

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All of the following increase a person's risk for falls except


A) Joint pain and stiffness
B) Memory problems
C) Muscle weakness
D) Wearing eyeglasses

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A transfer belt is snug but not too tight if


A) The person tells you so
B) You can slide 4 fingers ( an open,flat hand ) between it and the person
C) The person can take shallow breaths but not deep breaths
D) The belt buckle is off center

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A person has a chair alarm.Which is correct?


A) It serves the same purpose as a signal light.
B) You need to respond to the alarm at once.
C) Alarms are used only at night.
D) Bed rails must be up.

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Which statement about falls is incorrect?


A) Falls are the most common accidents in nursing centers.
B) The risk of falling decreases with age.
C) A history of falls increases the risk of falling again.
D) Most falls occur in resident rooms and bathrooms.

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Falls are likely to occur


A) During shift changes
B) During meal times
C) When visitors are present
D) When care is given

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The person that has balance problems


A) Is at risk for falls
B) Is taking medications
C) Will have memory problems
D) Has impaired hearing

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


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.

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Bed wheels are locked


A) Whenever the 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 bed

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Bed rails are used


A) For all residents
B) According to the person's care plan
C) At night
D) Whenever the person is in bed

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Bed rails can be considered restraints according to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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What is the purpose of hand rails?


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

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B

Signal lights can help prevent falls.Which is incorrect?


A) The signal light 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.

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The health team must help prevent falls.If necessary,the health team can interfere with a person's right to personal choice.

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False

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