Caregiver Home Safety and Fall Prevention 3

Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to prevent a fall during a client's transfer from bed to wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Locking the wheelchair brakes and removing the footrests before the transfer

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Completing the transfer as quickly as possible to minimize the time at risk

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Having the client lean forward during the transfer to reduce strain on the caregiver

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Placing a pillow on the wheelchair seat to prevent pressure injuries during the transfer

Question 2

A client has recently been discharged from the hospital after a hip fracture. Which home safety measure is most critical upon return?

Accepted Answer

Clearing pathways of clutter, ensuring grab bars are installed, and providing a raised toilet seat

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Installing a new dishwasher to reduce bending in the kitchen

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Purchasing a new mattress for better sleep during recovery

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Rearranging furniture to create a more aesthetic living space

Question 3

What should a caregiver do if they observe a client starting to fall?

Accepted Answer

Guide the client to the floor in a controlled manner while protecting their head

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Try to prevent the fall by pulling the client upright with a firm grip

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Step away quickly to avoid being pulled down with the client

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Catch the client under the arms and hold them suspended until help arrives

Question 4

Which of the following best describes an appropriate gait belt use for fall prevention?

Accepted Answer

Apply the gait belt snugly around the client's waist with two fingers fitting between the belt and the client

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Place the gait belt over the client's clothing around the hips for easier gripping

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Apply the gait belt over the client's bare abdomen for maximum stability

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Use the gait belt only for clients who are fully dependent and cannot walk at all

Question 5

What is the significance of vision screening as part of fall risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Poor vision increases fall risk by reducing the ability to detect environmental hazards and affecting balance

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Vision problems rarely contribute to falls and are not a significant risk factor

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Vision screening is only needed for clients under 65 years of age

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Vision changes in the elderly are fully corrected by standard eyeglasses and pose no fall risk

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the use of bedrails for fall prevention?

Accepted Answer

Bedrails can increase the risk of injury by creating entrapment and fall hazards, and their use requires careful assessment

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Bedrails always prevent falls and should be raised whenever the resident is in bed

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Bedrails are mandatory safety devices in all long-term care facilities

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Bedrails have no impact on fall risk and are purely for resident comfort

Question 7

A caregiver is completing a home safety walk-through. Which hallway hazard should be reported immediately?

Accepted Answer

An extension cord running across the walking path

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A painting hung on the wall

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A welcome mat at the front door that has non-slip backing

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A small side table with a telephone on it

Question 8

Which of the following best represents a post-fall protocol for a home care caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Assess for injury without moving the client, call the supervisor and/or nurse, document the fall using SPLATT, and follow up with the care team

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Help the client up immediately, then call the family to let them know what happened

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Complete an incident report at the end of the shift and notify the supervisor the next morning

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Allow the client to rest on the floor while calling the client's primary physician directly