What should you do? #1
What room in the home is the most common for falls?
Bathroom
True or False: Weak muscles increase fall risk
True
True or False: Falls can happen anytime.
True
True or False: Leaving a resident alone in the bathroom is safe.
False
If a client falls and cannot wiggle their toes, should you help them up?
No, call EMS, leave the client where they are if in a safe environment
Client on blood thinners falls?
treat as a potential emergency
Client begins to fall but weighs more than the caregiver, what is the best option?
Widen stance and lower COG
What should you check before walking a resident?
Make sure they’re steady
In a cluttered home that cannot be fully changed, the best strategy is?
create clear, consistent walking path
redirect to stable surface or gait belt
During a transfer the caregiver stands too far away from the client?
step closer and reposition biomechanics before assisting
Client says " I don't need help", what should you do?
Provide fall risk prevention education
True or False: Socks without grips are safe
False
Fow a client with low vision, this flooring choice is safer?
non- glare surface with contrast edges
Client with urgency and unsteadiness needs the toilet NOW?
slow down and prioritize balance, even if toileting is delayed
Client becomes agitated when corrected?
redirect and modify task
What should you check before transferring a resident?
wheelchair brakes
Client has poor safety awareness but wants independence?
modify environment to allow safer indepdence
In a tight bathroom space during a fall?
protect head and control descent where you are
If a client fatigue mid transfer what the best idea?
pause or saferty abort transfer
Client insists on unsafe method but completes it successfully sometimes?
address risk despite occasional success
Best way to assist from floor?
use stepwise method (roll- kneel- chair)
First thing to do after a fall?
self- assess for injuries
Client wakes up confused at night and tries to walk?
reorient and assist them before movement
Client feet are positioned poorly before standing?
reposition feet before initiating movement