CNA Preventing Patient Falls and Injuries 5

Question 1

A CNA finds a patient on the floor but did not witness the fall. What should be done FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient for injury without moving them and call for the nurse

Answer

Moving a patient who may have a fracture or head injury can worsen harm; assess for injuries and summon the nurse before attempting to move them.

Question 2

Which situation would prompt a CNA to use a bed alarm for fall prevention?

Accepted Answer

A confused patient who repeatedly attempts to get out of bed unsafely

Answer

Bed alarms are indicated for patients with cognitive impairment who do not call for help and have a history of unsafe self-transfers.

Question 3

What is the purpose of conducting a post-fall huddle after a patient fall?

Accepted Answer

To identify what happened, what can be changed, and prevent future falls immediately

Answer

A post-fall huddle is a rapid team review focused on understanding root causes and implementing immediate interventions to prevent recurrence.

Question 4

A patient has a history of falling when reaching for items on the bedside table. Which intervention best addresses this risk?

Accepted Answer

Ensure frequently needed items are within easy reach without leaning or stretching

Answer

Placing essential items within comfortable reach reduces the need to overreach, which is a common cause of falls from reaching.

Question 5

Which patient behavior is the MOST reliable early warning sign that fall risk has increased?

Accepted Answer

Increased restlessness, agitation, or repeated attempts to get out of bed

Answer

Increased restlessness and repeated attempts to exit the bed signal that a patient's judgment or physical stability may be compromised, raising fall risk.

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CNA Preventing Patient Falls and Injuries 5