Final Exam MDC 1, MDC 1 FINAL
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
1. Fall Prevention
a. In Homes: - Correct answer-i. Remove items that could cause the client to
trip(throw rugs and loose carpets)
ii. Place electrical cords and extension cords against a wall behind furniture
iii. Monitor gait and balance, and provide aids as needed
iv. Make sure that steps and sidewalks are in good repair
Place grab bars near the toilet and in the tub or shower and install a stool riser
Fall Prevention
In Hospitals - Correct answer-i. Fall bracelets and yellow socks
ii. Bed alarm
iii. Remove clutter
iv. Keep items within reach(call light, personal items)
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,v. Gait Belts
vi. "Call, don't fall"
1. Orient them to the call light and educate them to use call light to get help rather
than getting up without assistance. Nurses should respond to call light in a timely
manner
vii. Put them in room close to nurses station
viii. Have good lighting (especially at night)
ix. BEDS:
1. Put in low position
2. Lock wheels
3. Use side rails appropriately
1. Home Safety
a. Preschoolers and School Age Children
i. Firearms - Correct answer-1. Keep firearms unloaded, locked up, and out of
reach
2. Teach to never touch a gun or stay at a friend's house where a gun is accessible
3. Store bullets in a different locations from guns
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,1. Home Safety
a. Preschoolers and School Age Children
i. Poison - Correct answer-1. Teach child about the hazards of alcohol, cigarettes,
and prescription, non-prescription, and illicit drugs
2. Keep potentially dangerous substances out of reach
Have the poison control hotline number available
1. Home Safety
a. Preschoolers and School Age Children
i. Motor Vehicles - Correct answer-1. Use booster seats for children who are less
than 4ft 9in tall and weigh less than 40lbs(usually 4 to 8 years old)
2. If the care has a passenger air bag, place children under 12 yrs in the back seat
3. Use seatbelts properly after booster seats are no longer necessary
4. Use protective equipment when participating in sports, riding a bike, or riding as
passenger on a bike
5. Supervise and teach safe use of equipment
6. Teach the child to play in safe areas and never run after a ball or toy that goes
into a road
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, 7. Teach child safety rules of the road.
a. Look both ways before crossing road
a. Fire Safety
i. Elements of Home Safety Plan - Correct answer-1. Where the exit plan in
2. Oxygen safety measures
3. Fire extinguishers and everyone knows there location
Smoke detectors need batteries checked every 6 mos
1. Center of Gravity - Correct answer-a. should be close to the base of support
(below the umbilicus at the top of the pelvis)
b. spread feet, wide base of support
c. hold objects close to you
Bathing - Correct answer-a. Bathe clients to cleanse the body, stimulate circulation,
provide relaxation, and enhance healing.
b. Bathing clients is often delegated to the assistive personnel. However, the nurse
is responsible for data collection and client care
c. Bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or limited their
mobility.
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
1. Fall Prevention
a. In Homes: - Correct answer-i. Remove items that could cause the client to
trip(throw rugs and loose carpets)
ii. Place electrical cords and extension cords against a wall behind furniture
iii. Monitor gait and balance, and provide aids as needed
iv. Make sure that steps and sidewalks are in good repair
Place grab bars near the toilet and in the tub or shower and install a stool riser
Fall Prevention
In Hospitals - Correct answer-i. Fall bracelets and yellow socks
ii. Bed alarm
iii. Remove clutter
iv. Keep items within reach(call light, personal items)
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,v. Gait Belts
vi. "Call, don't fall"
1. Orient them to the call light and educate them to use call light to get help rather
than getting up without assistance. Nurses should respond to call light in a timely
manner
vii. Put them in room close to nurses station
viii. Have good lighting (especially at night)
ix. BEDS:
1. Put in low position
2. Lock wheels
3. Use side rails appropriately
1. Home Safety
a. Preschoolers and School Age Children
i. Firearms - Correct answer-1. Keep firearms unloaded, locked up, and out of
reach
2. Teach to never touch a gun or stay at a friend's house where a gun is accessible
3. Store bullets in a different locations from guns
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,1. Home Safety
a. Preschoolers and School Age Children
i. Poison - Correct answer-1. Teach child about the hazards of alcohol, cigarettes,
and prescription, non-prescription, and illicit drugs
2. Keep potentially dangerous substances out of reach
Have the poison control hotline number available
1. Home Safety
a. Preschoolers and School Age Children
i. Motor Vehicles - Correct answer-1. Use booster seats for children who are less
than 4ft 9in tall and weigh less than 40lbs(usually 4 to 8 years old)
2. If the care has a passenger air bag, place children under 12 yrs in the back seat
3. Use seatbelts properly after booster seats are no longer necessary
4. Use protective equipment when participating in sports, riding a bike, or riding as
passenger on a bike
5. Supervise and teach safe use of equipment
6. Teach the child to play in safe areas and never run after a ball or toy that goes
into a road
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, 7. Teach child safety rules of the road.
a. Look both ways before crossing road
a. Fire Safety
i. Elements of Home Safety Plan - Correct answer-1. Where the exit plan in
2. Oxygen safety measures
3. Fire extinguishers and everyone knows there location
Smoke detectors need batteries checked every 6 mos
1. Center of Gravity - Correct answer-a. should be close to the base of support
(below the umbilicus at the top of the pelvis)
b. spread feet, wide base of support
c. hold objects close to you
Bathing - Correct answer-a. Bathe clients to cleanse the body, stimulate circulation,
provide relaxation, and enhance healing.
b. Bathing clients is often delegated to the assistive personnel. However, the nurse
is responsible for data collection and client care
c. Bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or limited their
mobility.
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