01
Choose one
1 point
A spill is on the route a patient uses to reach the bathroom. What is the best immediate way to reduce this environmental fall hazard?
Free Practice Quiz Question List
5 Fall Prevention and Safe Mobility Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Fall Prevention and Safe Mobility, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
A fall-risk assessment may need to be repeated when a patient's health, medications, mobility, or surroundings change.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Written response
1 point
What signaling device should be within reach so a patient can call for help? Enter a concise term.
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
For an older adult, a “yes” response to a STEADI question about falling, unsteadiness, or worry about falling calls for .
05
Choose one
1 point
A patient needs help transferring, but you are unsure whether you may use a gait belt. Which action is safest?
- A
Use a gait belt whenever a patient needs help, even if you have not been trained.
- B
Pull the patient's arms to complete the transfer quickly.
- C
Use a gait belt or transfer equipment only if trained and permitted by the care plan and policy.
- D
Attempt the transfer even if it exceeds the patient's assessed ability.
06
Choose all
1 point
Which findings can increase a patient's risk of falling? Select all that apply.
- A
A history of repeated falls
- B
Wearing appropriate, well-fitting footwear
- C
Dizziness
- D
Poor lighting along a walking route
07
True or false
1 point
Using an alarm or restraint is an adequate substitute for an individualized fall-prevention plan and safe mobility support.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
Name the blood-pressure assessment clinicians may include when evaluating fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. Enter a concise term.
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
After a fall, symptoms of a head injury may appear .
10
Choose all
1 point
You are preparing to help a patient walk. Which checks support safer activity? Select all that apply.
- A
Check the patient's alertness.
- B
Ask about symptoms such as dizziness.
- C
Begin walking immediately so the patient does not lose confidence.
- D
Check footwear and that the mobility aid is correctly positioned.
- E
Pull on the patient's arms to steady them.
11
Choose one
1 point
A patient becomes dizzy while walking as part of an established mobility plan. What should you do?
- A
Continue walking slowly and wait to see whether the dizziness passes.
- B
Stop the activity, help the patient sit or lie down safely, call for assistance, and report the new dizziness to the appropriate clinician.
- C
Have the patient stand still without support while you look for their mobility aid.
- D
Restrict all activity indefinitely without notifying the care team.
12
Choose one
1 point
After a fall, a person reports neck pain, making a serious injury possible. What is the safest response while awaiting qualified help?
- A
Help the person stand so you can check whether they can walk.
- B
Raise the person's head to make them more comfortable.
- C
Keep the person still and wait for qualified help.
- D
Move the person to a chair before checking for signs of injury.
13
Open ended
1 point
A patient has become unsteady, reports dizziness when rising, and often needs to reach the bathroom urgently. The route to the bathroom is cluttered. Describe an individualized plan to reduce fall risk while supporting the patient's safe activity.
14
Choose one
1 point
A patient needs to walk to the bathroom during the night. Which environmental change best reduces fall risk?
- A
Keep the route clear but leave it dim to avoid disturbing the patient.
- B
Keep the route to the bathroom clear and well lit.
- C
Store needed items just outside the patient’s reach to encourage activity.
- D
Leave loose rugs in place if the patient is using a mobility aid.
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient’s assessment indicates that supervision is needed during transfers. What should the caregiver do?
- A
Use the same level of hands-on assistance for every patient.
- B
Let the patient decide whether assistance is needed, regardless of the care plan.
- C
Provide the supervision or hands-on help identified by assessment and care instructions.
- D
Avoid assisting unless the patient has already fallen.
16
Choose one
1 point
A patient sometimes feels light-headed when standing. Which action is most appropriate when helping them get up?
- A
Help the patient rise slowly, especially if dizziness or postural blood-pressure changes are possible.
- B
Encourage the patient to stand as quickly as possible to complete the transfer promptly.
- C
Have the patient walk immediately after sitting up, before checking how they feel.
- D
Ask the patient to hold their breath while standing.
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient who usually walks steadily develops new dizziness while walking. What is the most appropriate response?
- A
Encourage the patient to continue walking to maintain strength and balance.
- B
Remove the patient's mobility aid and let them rest standing independently.
- C
Stop the activity, help the patient sit or lie down safely, call for assistance, and report the new dizziness to the appropriate clinician.
- D
Wait until the next routine review before taking action.
18
True or false
1 point
A care team can rely on an alarm as a substitute for individualized fall-prevention care and safe mobility practices.
- A
True
- B
False
19
Written response
1 point
For an older adult, a “yes” to a STEADI question about falling in the past year, feeling unsteady, or worrying about falling calls for what next step?
20
Written response
1 point
After a fall, who should assess the person and decide whether and how they can be moved?