Safety (HCA 102- Lesson 9) Questions
with Actual Answers 2026.
safe environment - Answer - clients feel comfortable and secure
- little risk of accidents or injury
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired awareness - Answer unaware of surroundings
- increase risk to danger
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired vision - Answer leads to falls
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired hearing - Answer not alert to danger
(i.e; fire alarms, instructions, signals, etc)
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired mobility - Answer changes in mobility
- increased accident risks
factors that increase risk of injury: tiredness, over-exertion - Answer decrease energy,
balance/coordination
factors that increase risk of injury: medications - Answer affects balance, coordination,
awareness, orientation, alertness
factors that increase risk of injury: age - Answer weaker muscles, slower, slower reaction
time, memory problems
where to find info about safety with client care: residential care - Answer resident day, care
plan, charts
where to find info about safety with client care: community care - Answer service plans,
MDS (minimum data set)
where to find info about safety with client care: acute care - Answer kardex, charts
common environmental hazards - Answer - spills
, - clutter/obstacles
- loose flooring
- loose grab bars or hand rails
- poisonous chemicals (cleaners, disinfectants, room deodorizers, etc.)
- hot liquids (including bath/shower)
- careless smoking or smoking in restricted areas
- broken or malfunctioning equipment
- toxic plants
- vermin/vectors
most common type of injury - Answer both clients and caregivers relates to falls from slips or
trips
factors that may predict likelihood of a fall - Answer - weaker muscles (muscle atrophy)
- slower, less steady movements
- balance problems
- decreased vision, dulled senses
- low blood pressure
- history of falls
- foot problems, ill fitting shoes
- fear of falling, unfamiliar surroundings
- poor judgement, dementia
- treatment equipment and improper use
older women fall more than men
why are clients in a facility at a greater risk than those living at home? - Answer people in
residential care are often weaker, less mobile, have mental health issues, older, suffer from
dementia or other illnesses, they are also less predictable, etc..
strategies to prevent falls - Answer - secure floor rugs
- lighting
- w/c breaks
- call bell within reach
- bed in lowest position
- proper footwear
with Actual Answers 2026.
safe environment - Answer - clients feel comfortable and secure
- little risk of accidents or injury
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired awareness - Answer unaware of surroundings
- increase risk to danger
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired vision - Answer leads to falls
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired hearing - Answer not alert to danger
(i.e; fire alarms, instructions, signals, etc)
factors that increase risk of injury: impaired mobility - Answer changes in mobility
- increased accident risks
factors that increase risk of injury: tiredness, over-exertion - Answer decrease energy,
balance/coordination
factors that increase risk of injury: medications - Answer affects balance, coordination,
awareness, orientation, alertness
factors that increase risk of injury: age - Answer weaker muscles, slower, slower reaction
time, memory problems
where to find info about safety with client care: residential care - Answer resident day, care
plan, charts
where to find info about safety with client care: community care - Answer service plans,
MDS (minimum data set)
where to find info about safety with client care: acute care - Answer kardex, charts
common environmental hazards - Answer - spills
, - clutter/obstacles
- loose flooring
- loose grab bars or hand rails
- poisonous chemicals (cleaners, disinfectants, room deodorizers, etc.)
- hot liquids (including bath/shower)
- careless smoking or smoking in restricted areas
- broken or malfunctioning equipment
- toxic plants
- vermin/vectors
most common type of injury - Answer both clients and caregivers relates to falls from slips or
trips
factors that may predict likelihood of a fall - Answer - weaker muscles (muscle atrophy)
- slower, less steady movements
- balance problems
- decreased vision, dulled senses
- low blood pressure
- history of falls
- foot problems, ill fitting shoes
- fear of falling, unfamiliar surroundings
- poor judgement, dementia
- treatment equipment and improper use
older women fall more than men
why are clients in a facility at a greater risk than those living at home? - Answer people in
residential care are often weaker, less mobile, have mental health issues, older, suffer from
dementia or other illnesses, they are also less predictable, etc..
strategies to prevent falls - Answer - secure floor rugs
- lighting
- w/c breaks
- call bell within reach
- bed in lowest position
- proper footwear
