Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Bed rails are considered restraints if they restrict the person's freedom of movement and they cannot lower them without assistance. This is because restraints can cause physical and psychological harm, and their use should be minimized whenever possible. Healthcare providers must assess each patient's individual needs and the potential risks and benefits of using bed rails to determine whether they are necessary or not.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

A person has a chair alarm. Which is correct?
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.

Accepted Answer

The person needs to respond to the chair alarm immediately as it indicates that they may need assistance or have fallen out of the chair. The other options are incorrect, as the chair alarm is not the same as a signal light, can be used during the day as well, and does not necessarily require bed rails to be up.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Checking with the nurse and the care plan is important before using a transfer belt on a patient with an abdominal wound. The nurse can provide guidance on the proper technique and any precautions that need to be taken to avoid injuring the wound. Following the care plan will ensure that the transfer is done safely without causing harm to the patient. Asking the patient if it is okay is also important, but checking with the nurse and the care plan should take priority. Changing or adding extra dressings to the wound should be done by a qualified healthcare professional and is not necessary before using a transfer belt.

Question 5

The following increase a person's risk for falls except
A) A history of falls
B) Wearing eyeglasses
C) Muscle weakness
D) Shoes that fit poorly

Accepted Answer

Wearing eyeglasses typically improves a person's vision and decreases their risk for falls. Therefore, it does not increase a person's risk for falls. The other options (A, C, and D) all increase a person's risk for falls.

Question 6

Which statement about preventing falls is incorrect?
A) Meeting elimination needs can help prevent falls.
B) Bed, wheelchair, and stretcher wheels are locked for transfers.
C) Safety checks are made of patient and resident rooms after visitors leave.
D) For safety, push wheelchairs through doorways.

Accepted Answer

Pushing wheelchairs through doorways can be dangerous as the wheels may catch on thresholds, causing the chair to tip. Instead, it is recommended to approach doorways at an angle and go through them backwards, or have the person being pushed stand up and walk through the doorway if possible.

Question 7

What is the purpose of grab bars?
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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the purpose of grab bars?
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Question 8

Bed rails are used
A) For all patients and residents
B) According to the person's care plan
C) At night
D) Whenever the person is in bed

Accepted Answer

Bed rails should only be used according to the person's care plan and individual needs. Using them for everyone or all the time can be a restraint and increase the risk of injury. Using bed rails should be evaluated and determined based on the person's safety needs and mobility level.

Question 9

To help prevent a person from falling, the person
A) Has long shoelaces
B) Wears non-skid footwear
C) Wears shoes without shoelaces
D) Wears loose clothing

Accepted Answer

Wearing non-skid footwear provides better traction and grip on different surfaces, which helps prevent slips and falls. Long shoelaces and loose clothing can increase the risk of tripping, while shoes without shoelaces may not provide enough support and stability.

Question 10

A serious risk from bed rail use is
A) Contractures
B) Coma
C) Entrapment
D) Confusion

Accepted Answer

Entrapment is a serious risk from bed rail use. Bed rails can create a gap between the rail and the mattress, which can cause entrapment of the patient's head, neck, or limbs. Entrapment can lead to serious injury or even death. Therefore, bed rails should be used with caution, and regular monitoring should be conducted to ensure patient safety.

Question 11

A person has balance problems. The person
A) Is at risk for falls
B) Is taking medications
C) Will have memory problems
D) Has impaired hearing

Accepted Answer

Balance problems increase the risk for falls.

Question 12

Signal lights can help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?
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.

Accepted Answer

Removing signal lights from those who use them too often can discourage them from using it when they actually need help, which can increase the risk of falls. It is important to encourage the use of signal lights whenever help is needed and to promptly respond to them. The signal lights should be within the person's reach and readily available for use.

Question 13

Bed rails can be used
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 them

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is the purpose of hand rails?
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 the toilet.
D) They are used to propel a wheelchair.

Accepted Answer

Hand rails are typically installed along staircases, walking paths, and other areas where individuals may need support while walking. They provide stability and balance, especially for those who may have difficulty with mobility or balance. They are not typically used for preventing falls out of bed, getting up from the toilet, or propelling a wheelchair.

Question 15

Patients and residents who use bed rails
A) Must be checked often
B) Can be left alone
C) Need restraints
D) Need hand rails and grab bars

Accepted Answer

Patients and residents who use bed rails must be checked often to ensure their safety and prevent accidents or injuries. Leaving them alone for extended periods of time can put them at risk. The use of restraints is not recommended unless absolutely necessary and approved by a healthcare professional. Hand rails and grab bars may be helpful in other situations, but are not specifically related to the use of bed rails.

Question 16

Bed wheels are locked
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 bed

Accepted Answer

Bed wheels should always be locked when the patient is in bed or when care providers are not actively moving the bed. This is important to prevent falls and promote safety. Only when the bed needs to be moved should the wheels be unlocked.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Without bed rails, raising the bed can increase the risk of falls, so it is always safer to have a co-worker assist you in raising the bed. This ensures the resident's safety and prevents accidents.

Question 18

Which will not help prevent falls?
A) Using night-lights
B) Using area rugs
C) Wiping up spills
D) Keeping stairs and floors free of clutter

Accepted Answer

Using area rugs can actually increase the risk of falls. It is best to keep floors clear and unobstructed to prevent tripping hazards. The other choices- using night-lights, wiping up spills, and keeping stairs and floors free of clutter- all help to prevent falls.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

You raise the bed to give care. Bed rails are
A) Removed according to the care plan
B) Lowered according to the care plan
C) Raised according to the care plan
D) Put on according to the care plan

Accepted Answer

The question specifically states that the bed is being raised to give care, so raising the bed rails would be the appropriate action to take in order to provide safety and support for the patient. The care plan may specify whether or not the bed rails should be put on or taken off in other circumstances, but in this scenario, raising the rails is necessary.

Quiz 9: Preventing Falls

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

Falls are likely to occur

A person has a chair alarm. Which is correct?

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

The following increase a person's risk for falls except

Which statement about preventing falls is incorrect?

What is the purpose of grab bars?

Bed rails are used

To help prevent a person from falling, the person

A serious risk from bed rail use is

A person has balance problems. The person

Signal lights can help prevent falls. Which is incorrect?

Bed rails can be used

What is the purpose of hand rails?

Patients and residents who use bed rails

Bed wheels are locked

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

Which will not help prevent falls?

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

You raise the bed to give care. Bed rails are