Senior Care Safety and Fall Prevention 2

Question 1

After a resident falls, what is the caregiver's first priority?

Accepted Answer

Assess the resident for injury and call for the nurse

Answer

Assessing for injury and notifying the nurse is the immediate priority to ensure prompt medical evaluation.

Question 2

Physical restraints in US long-term care facilities are regulated primarily because:

Accepted Answer

They can cause physical harm, psychological distress, and violate resident rights

Answer

Federal regulations limit restraint use because restraints can cause injury, deconditioning, and violate residents' rights under OBRA.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Falling Star program or similar visual indicator in a care facility?

Accepted Answer

To visually identify residents at high fall risk so all staff can take precautions

Answer

Visual fall-risk identifiers on doors or wristbands alert all staff members to a resident's elevated fall risk.

Question 4

Which vitamin deficiency is commonly associated with increased fall risk and bone fragility in seniors?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency weakens muscles and reduces bone density, both of which contribute to falls and fractures in older adults.

Question 5

A resident with a hip fracture who has been cleared to walk should use which assistive device first?

Accepted Answer

A standard walker for maximum support

Answer

A standard walker provides the most stability for a resident recovering from a hip fracture, reducing load on the healing joint.

Senior Care Practice Test