RELIAS FALL PREVENTION FOR CNAs
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the most common cause of falls in healthcare facilities?
A. Poor nutrition
B. Environmental hazards
C. Medication allergies
D. Lack of exercise
Environmental hazards such as wet floors, clutter, and poor lighting
are the leading causes of patient falls.
2. Which patient is at highest risk for falls?
A. Young adult after surgery
B. Elderly patient with confusion
C. Patient with a cast on the arm
D. Patient on a low-sodium diet
Older adults with cognitive impairment have decreased safety
awareness, increasing fall risk.
3. What should a CNA do before assisting a patient to ambulate?
A. Ask family for help
B. Assess the patient’s strength and balance
C. Remove the gait belt
D. Turn off the bed alarm
, Assessing strength and balance helps determine the safest way to
assist the patient.
4. Why are non-skid socks important for patients?
A. They keep feet warm
B. They reduce swelling
C. They improve traction and reduce slipping
D. They prevent infection
Non-skid socks help prevent slipping on smooth floors.
5. Which action best reduces fall risk in patient rooms?
A. Closing the door
B. Keeping frequently used items within reach
C. Lowering the room temperature
D. Removing chairs
Keeping items within reach prevents patients from overreaching or
climbing.
6. When should the bed be kept in the lowest position?
A. During procedures
B. When family visits
C. When the patient is resting in bed
D. Only at night
A low bed position reduces injury risk if a patient attempts to get out
of bed.
7. What is the purpose of a gait belt?
A. Support the abdomen
B. Provide secure support during transfers
C. Measure waist size
D. Improve posture
Gait belts allow caregivers to assist safely during transfers and
ambulation.
, 8. Which medication type increases fall risk the most?
A. Antibiotics
B. Antacids
C. Sedatives
D. Vitamins
Sedatives can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired balance.
9. What should a CNA do if a patient feels dizzy when standing?
A. Continue walking
B. Assist the patient to sit or lie down
C. Leave the patient alone
D. Encourage faster movement
Stopping activity prevents fainting and possible falls.
10. Why are bed alarms used?
A. To restrain patients
B. To monitor vital signs
C. To alert staff when a patient attempts to get up
D. To reduce noise
Bed alarms notify staff so assistance can be provided promptly.
11. Which footwear is safest for patients?
A. Loose slippers
B. Socks only
C. Shoes with non-slip soles
D. High-heeled shoes
Non-slip soles provide better stability and reduce slipping.
12. What should be done immediately after a fall?
A. Lift the patient quickly
B. Call for help and stay with the patient
C. Leave to find equipment
D. Ignore if no injury is seen
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the most common cause of falls in healthcare facilities?
A. Poor nutrition
B. Environmental hazards
C. Medication allergies
D. Lack of exercise
Environmental hazards such as wet floors, clutter, and poor lighting
are the leading causes of patient falls.
2. Which patient is at highest risk for falls?
A. Young adult after surgery
B. Elderly patient with confusion
C. Patient with a cast on the arm
D. Patient on a low-sodium diet
Older adults with cognitive impairment have decreased safety
awareness, increasing fall risk.
3. What should a CNA do before assisting a patient to ambulate?
A. Ask family for help
B. Assess the patient’s strength and balance
C. Remove the gait belt
D. Turn off the bed alarm
, Assessing strength and balance helps determine the safest way to
assist the patient.
4. Why are non-skid socks important for patients?
A. They keep feet warm
B. They reduce swelling
C. They improve traction and reduce slipping
D. They prevent infection
Non-skid socks help prevent slipping on smooth floors.
5. Which action best reduces fall risk in patient rooms?
A. Closing the door
B. Keeping frequently used items within reach
C. Lowering the room temperature
D. Removing chairs
Keeping items within reach prevents patients from overreaching or
climbing.
6. When should the bed be kept in the lowest position?
A. During procedures
B. When family visits
C. When the patient is resting in bed
D. Only at night
A low bed position reduces injury risk if a patient attempts to get out
of bed.
7. What is the purpose of a gait belt?
A. Support the abdomen
B. Provide secure support during transfers
C. Measure waist size
D. Improve posture
Gait belts allow caregivers to assist safely during transfers and
ambulation.
, 8. Which medication type increases fall risk the most?
A. Antibiotics
B. Antacids
C. Sedatives
D. Vitamins
Sedatives can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired balance.
9. What should a CNA do if a patient feels dizzy when standing?
A. Continue walking
B. Assist the patient to sit or lie down
C. Leave the patient alone
D. Encourage faster movement
Stopping activity prevents fainting and possible falls.
10. Why are bed alarms used?
A. To restrain patients
B. To monitor vital signs
C. To alert staff when a patient attempts to get up
D. To reduce noise
Bed alarms notify staff so assistance can be provided promptly.
11. Which footwear is safest for patients?
A. Loose slippers
B. Socks only
C. Shoes with non-slip soles
D. High-heeled shoes
Non-slip soles provide better stability and reduce slipping.
12. What should be done immediately after a fall?
A. Lift the patient quickly
B. Call for help and stay with the patient
C. Leave to find equipment
D. Ignore if no injury is seen
