CNA Preventing Patient Falls and Injuries 3

Question 1

A patient who is confused attempts to climb over the bed rail. What is the BEST immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the patient, calmly reorient them, and notify the nurse

Answer

The CNA should stay with the confused patient to prevent injury, attempt reorientation, and notify the nurse for further assessment and orders.

Question 2

How should a CNA document a patient fall?

Accepted Answer

Complete the facility's incident report and document in the medical record per facility policy

Answer

All falls must be documented in an incident report and the medical record regardless of injury, per facility policy and regulatory requirements.

Question 3

Which patient characteristic most significantly increases fall risk?

Accepted Answer

History of previous fall

Answer

A history of previous falls is the single strongest predictor of future falls and is used in most fall risk assessment tools.

Question 4

Where should a call light always be positioned for a patient who is in bed?

Accepted Answer

Clipped to the bed rail within easy reach of the patient's dominant hand

Answer

The call light must be within easy reach so the patient can summon assistance before attempting to get up independently.

Question 5

A patient tells you they slipped but did not fall. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report the near-fall to the nurse and document it per facility policy

Answer

Near-falls are precursor events that warrant care plan review and may prevent a future actual fall.

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