Caregiver Home Safety and Fall Prevention 2

Question 1

A home care caregiver notices a throw rug in front of the client's favorite chair. What should the caregiver do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the throw rug or secure the edges with non-slip tape and discuss the safety concern with the client

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Leave the rug in place because the client prefers it there

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Replace the throw rug with a larger area rug

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Place a chair over the rug to hold it in place

Question 2

What does the 'A' in the SPLATT fall assessment mnemonic stand for?

Accepted Answer

Activity at the time of the fall

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Age of the resident at time of fall

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Amount of assistance the resident requires

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Alertness level after the fall

Question 3

A bed alarm sounds in a resident's room. What is the appropriate caregiver response?

Accepted Answer

Respond immediately to the room to assist the resident before they attempt to transfer alone

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Turn off the alarm and check on the resident at the next scheduled round

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Assume the alarm was triggered accidentally and reset it

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Call a family member to come and assist the resident

Question 4

In a home setting, which lighting modification most effectively reduces fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Installing motion-activated nightlights along pathways and in the bathroom

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Using only overhead fluorescent lighting throughout the home

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Keeping all lights off at night to promote better sleep

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Using a single bright lamp in the bedroom only

Question 5

Which assistive device is most appropriate for a client with mild balance issues and weakness on one side?

Accepted Answer

A single-point cane held on the stronger side

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A four-wheeled rollator walker

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A standard walker without wheels

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Bilateral forearm crutches

Question 6

A client refuses to use their prescribed walker despite being at high risk for falls. How should the caregiver respond?

Accepted Answer

Educate the client on the fall risk, document the refusal, and report to the supervisor

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Accept the refusal and provide care without the walker

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Force the client to use the walker for their own safety

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Remove the walker from the client's home so they are not reminded of their need for it

Question 7

Which of the following is a standard component of a comprehensive home safety fall assessment?

Accepted Answer

Assessing floor surfaces, lighting, stairways, bathroom safety, and the client's mobility and medication use

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Evaluating the client's financial status to determine the ability to purchase safety equipment

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Reviewing the client's health insurance coverage for home modification expenses

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Testing the client's cognitive function only, as this is the primary fall risk factor

Question 8

What is orthostatic hypotension and why is it a fall risk?

Accepted Answer

A sudden drop in blood pressure when changing position from lying or sitting to standing, causing lightheadedness

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High blood pressure that occurs when sitting, which causes sudden dizziness

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Chronically low blood pressure that causes fatigue and inactivity

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Blood pressure that increases with physical activity and falls with rest