Safety and Fall Prevention Flashcards
6 cards from real Senior Care practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Safety and Fall Prevention flashcards as text
After a resident falls, what is the caregiver's first priority?
Answer: Assess the resident for injury and call for the nurse
Assessing for injury and notifying the nurse is the immediate priority to ensure prompt medical evaluation.
Physical restraints in US long-term care facilities are regulated primarily because:
Answer: They can cause physical harm, psychological distress, and violate resident rights
Federal regulations limit restraint use because restraints can cause injury, deconditioning, and violate residents' rights under OBRA.
What is the purpose of a Falling Star program or similar visual indicator in a care facility?
Answer: To visually identify residents at high fall risk so all staff can take precautions
Visual fall-risk identifiers on doors or wristbands alert all staff members to a resident's elevated fall risk.
Which vitamin deficiency is commonly associated with increased fall risk and bone fragility in seniors?
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency weakens muscles and reduces bone density, both of which contribute to falls and fractures in older adults.
A resident with a hip fracture who has been cleared to walk should use which assistive device first?
Answer: A standard walker for maximum support
A standard walker provides the most stability for a resident recovering from a hip fracture, reducing load on the healing joint.
Which of the following is a correct statement about bed side rails in senior care?
Answer: Side rails can be a restraint and a potential entrapment hazard requiring individualized assessment
Half rails or improperly used full rails can trap residents, and raising rails without justification constitutes a restraint.