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2 Environmental Safety and Assistive Devices Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Environmental Safety and Assistive Devices, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

A person is reorganizing a kitchen to reduce fall risk. Is keeping frequently used items within easy reach a helpful change?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A loose throw rug is at the entrance to a person's bathroom. What is the best recommendation to reduce the trip risk?

  1. A

    Cover the rug with a towel

  2. B

    Remove the rug or secure it with nonslip backing

  3. C

    Tell the person to step over it

  4. D

    Move it to the foot of the bed

03
Choose one
1 point

A person cannot see the hallway clearly when walking from the bedroom to the bathroom at night. What is the best recommendation?

  1. A

    Walk quickly through the hallway

  2. B

    Install a night-light or otherwise improve the lighting

  3. C

    Leave objects along the wall as guides

  4. D

    Place a loose rug in the hallway to mark the route

04
Choose all
1 point

Select all home conditions in this list that can increase a person's fall risk.

  1. A

    A dark path from the bed to the bathroom

  2. B

    Electrical cords crossing a walking path

  3. C

    A wet, slippery bathroom floor

  4. D

    Frequently used kitchen items stored within easy reach

  5. E

    Clutter on stairs

05
Choose one
1 point

A person has weakness in the left leg and has been prescribed a cane. Which instruction should the nurse give about which hand to use?

  1. A

    Hold the cane in the left hand

  2. B

    Hold the cane in the right hand

  3. C

    Hold it in whichever hand is dominant

  4. D

    Switch it from hand to hand with each step

06
Written response
1 point

A person notices that the tip of their cane is worn. What should they do before relying on the cane again?

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the walking sequence for a person using a cane: Move the cane forward together with the , then step through with the stronger leg.

08
Choose one
1 point

A nurse checks the fit of a person's cane while the person stands upright. Which finding indicates an appropriate handle height?

  1. A

    The handle is approximately level with the person's wrist when standing upright

  2. B

    The handle is level with the person's shoulder

  3. C

    The person's elbow is fully straight when holding the cane

  4. D

    The cane is short enough that the person must bend forward

09
Written response
1 point

Name one type of clinician who can assess which mobility aid is appropriate for a person and teach safe use.

10
True or false
1 point

A person has just started using a walker. Is it safe for them to use stairs or escalators with it without prior training?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

11
Choose one
1 point

A nurse observes a person getting up from a chair while using a walker. Which action should the nurse correct?

  1. A

    Place the walker in front with its open side facing the person

  2. B

    Wait until steady before beginning to walk

  3. C

    Pull up on the walker to stand

12
Choose all
1 point

Select all instructions that support safer walker use.

  1. A

    Keep the toes inside the walker and avoid stepping too close to its front

  2. B

    Carry items in a small bag or basket attached to the walker

  3. C

    Check the walker’s tips or wheels for wear

  4. D

    Use stairs or escalators with the walker without prior training

13
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the safe walker sequence: Move the walker forward and ensure all tips or wheels are on the ground before forward with the weaker leg.

14
Open ended
1 point

A patient stoops because their walker is too low. What should be done to correct the fit? Include both the general handle position and the expected elbow position when the patient holds the walker.

15
Written response
1 point

To reduce the need to climb or stretch, at approximately what height should frequently used kitchen items be stored?

16
Choose one
1 point

A loose throw rug lies at the entrance to a patient's bathroom. What is the safest recommendation?

  1. A

    Place a towel over the rug

  2. B

    Remove the rug or secure it with nonslip backing

  3. C

    Tell the person to step over it

  4. D

    Move it to the foot of the bed

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient cannot see the hallway clearly when walking from the bedroom to the bathroom at night. What is the best recommendation?

  1. A

    Walk quickly to get through the hallway

  2. B

    Install a night-light or improve the lighting

  3. C

    Leave objects along the wall as guides

  4. D

    Use a loose rug to mark the path

18
True or false
1 point

A patient can use a walker on stairs without prior training from a physical therapist as long as the patient is careful.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

What fixed support feature can be added in a bathroom to help reduce fall risk?

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a walker is preparing to rise from a chair. Which action should the nurse correct?

  1. A

    Place the walker in front with its open side facing the patient

  2. B

    Use the chair armrests to help rise

  3. C

    Pull up on the walker to stand

  4. D

    Wait until steady before beginning to walk