Senior Care Safety and Fall Prevention

Question 1

Which factor is considered the most significant risk for falls in elderly residents?

Accepted Answer

History of previous falls

Answer

Watching too much television

Answer

Eating a high-fiber diet

Answer

Using a recliner chair

Question 2

What is the correct way to respond if a resident begins to fall while you are assisting them?

Accepted Answer

Lower the resident safely to the floor, protecting their head

Answer

Try to stop the fall by pulling the resident back upright forcefully

Answer

Step away to avoid injury to yourself

Answer

Call for help and wait before touching the resident

Question 3

Which of the following is an environmental modification that can reduce fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Installing bed alarms and ensuring adequate lighting in hallways

Answer

Placing throw rugs at the bedside

Answer

Raising the bed to its highest position

Answer

Keeping cords on the floor for convenience

Question 4

What type of footwear best reduces fall risk in seniors?

Accepted Answer

Non-slip, well-fitted shoes or footwear with backs

Answer

Socks only (no shoes)

Answer

Slippers with open backs

Answer

High-heeled shoes for better posture

Question 5

A resident is assessed as a high fall risk. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Place the resident's call light within reach and keep the bed in the lowest position

Answer

Restrict the resident to bed at all times

Answer

Apply a vest restraint to prevent movement

Answer

Move the resident to a room far from the nursing station

Question 6

Which medical condition significantly increases an older adult's fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop upon standing)

Answer

Well-controlled hypertension

Answer

Type 2 diabetes managed with diet

Answer

Mild seasonal allergies