CNA Preventing Patient Falls and Injuries

Question 1

Which intervention is most effective in preventing falls in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Identifying high-risk residents, answering call lights promptly, and maintaining a safe environment

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Applying physical restraints to all ambulatory residents

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Using bed rails on all beds

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Limiting fluids to reduce bathroom trips

Question 2

A resident is identified as a high fall risk. What should the CNA do before the resident gets out of bed?

Accepted Answer

Lower the bed, lock brakes, apply nonskid footwear, and use a gait belt as needed

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Allow the resident to get up independently to promote autonomy

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Tie the resident to the bed for safety

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Call the family to stay with the resident

Question 3

What is the correct action if a CNA discovers a resident has fallen?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the resident, call for help, and wait for the nurse before moving them

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Immediately lift the resident back to bed to prevent embarrassment

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Call family members first before notifying staff

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Document the fall and check on the resident in one hour

Question 4

Which resident characteristic is a major risk factor for falls?

Accepted Answer

Having a history of previous falls

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Being on a regular diet

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Being under 60 years old

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Having no chronic medical conditions

Question 5

When are bed rails considered a safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

When a resident attempts to climb over them, creating a risk of entrapment or injury

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Bed rails are always safe and should be used on all residents

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Only during nighttime hours

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When the resident has dementia

Question 6

A resident uses a walker. What should the CNA confirm before the resident ambulates?

Accepted Answer

That the rubber tips are intact, height is correct, and the resident has nonskid footwear

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That the walker is new and unused

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That the walker is a specific brand approved by the facility

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That the resident is carrying the walker rather than leaning on it