INACE Patient Care and Safety

Question 1

What is the first action you should take if a patient falls?

Accepted Answer

Check for injuries before moving the patient.

Answer

Immediately move the patient to a sitting position.

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Call for help, then lift the patient back into bed.

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Take the patient’s vital signs right away.

Question 2

How should you assist a patient who is unsteady on their feet and at risk of falling?

Accepted Answer

Use a gait belt to provide support while walking.

Answer

Allow the patient to walk without assistance to improve their balance.

Answer

Encourage the patient to walk as quickly as possible to avoid fatigue.

Answer

Hold the patient by the shoulders to keep them steady.

Question 3

What is the most appropriate action to take when you notice that a patient's bed rails are not raised during a bed transfer?

Accepted Answer

Raise the bed rails before attempting the transfer.

Answer

Leave the bed rails down to avoid inconvenience.

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Tell the patient to hold onto the bed rails.

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Immediately call for help to assist with the transfer.

Question 4

When assisting a patient who is weak or bedridden, which of the following actions is necessary to prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure.

Answer

Encourage the patient to remain in one position for long periods to rest.

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Use a single, thick layer of bedding to cushion the patient.

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Provide the patient with a soft mattress that does not require repositioning.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct procedure for assisting a patient with an unsteady gait to walk?

Accepted Answer

Walk behind the patient, supporting them by holding their arm.

Answer

Always allow the patient to walk at their own pace without assistance.

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Walk in front of the patient to guide them forward.

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Have the patient hold your arm while walking.