MDC 1 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ fall safety. Answer: 1) Use gait belt,
2) Give a pt time to adjust after sitting up before standing to reduce risk
of orthostatic hypotension,
3) Make sure floor is free of obstruction, lighting is adequate.
4) Be aware of medicines' effects on consciousness
◉ Fall interventions. Answer: Preventing Falls at home: exercise
regularly, take your time, lighten loads/brighten paths
◉ Fall interventions. Answer: - Falls are the most reported incidents in
healthcare settings
- Safety measures for falls:
o Do one thing at a time
o Change positions slowly to avoid dizziness
o Be sure pathways are well lit
o Have your eyes checked at least once a year
,o Wear non skid shoes
o Avoid clutter
◉ - Fall interventions in hospital. Answer: o Place call light within reach
have pt demonstrate ability to call for the nurse
o Provide a night light
o Keep floors dry and free of clutter
o Pts at risk for falls, place a warning sticker on chart or door
o Place pt in a room near nurses station
o Stay with pt in bathroom
o Keep bed at lowest level
o Place overbed table across wheelchair
o Offer regular opportunities to toilet
o Provide back rubs and distractions
◉ Fire Safety: Answer: - Fire occurs call: "Code Red" or "Code Yellow"
depending on institution process. Stay safe and evacuate if needed. Use
RACE or PASS
- Common code names for fire:
o Mr Red, Dr, Red, and Code Red
◉ fire safety. Answer: - RACE: RESCUE, ALARM, CONFINE,
EXTINGUISH
, - PASS: PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP
◉ infant safety avoid suffocation. Answer: o Avoid toys with small
removable parts
o Do not attach pacifiers to ribbons or strings
o Keep window blind cords out of child's reach
o Do not give young child hard candy, gum peanuts, marshmallows,
popcorn or grapes
o Dispose of burst balloons immediately
o Toxins from environment
o Remove contaminated clothing
o Shower before going home
◉ Delegation: Answer: - Delegate tasks to nursing assistants, NO
assessments, double check if they find critical findings
◉ Physiological Factors: Infants/toddlers/school age/elderly safety
concerns/considerations: Answer: - Most common cause of death in
infants/toddlers/school age/ elderly:
o Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
o Motor vehicle accidents
o Firearms
o Falls
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ fall safety. Answer: 1) Use gait belt,
2) Give a pt time to adjust after sitting up before standing to reduce risk
of orthostatic hypotension,
3) Make sure floor is free of obstruction, lighting is adequate.
4) Be aware of medicines' effects on consciousness
◉ Fall interventions. Answer: Preventing Falls at home: exercise
regularly, take your time, lighten loads/brighten paths
◉ Fall interventions. Answer: - Falls are the most reported incidents in
healthcare settings
- Safety measures for falls:
o Do one thing at a time
o Change positions slowly to avoid dizziness
o Be sure pathways are well lit
o Have your eyes checked at least once a year
,o Wear non skid shoes
o Avoid clutter
◉ - Fall interventions in hospital. Answer: o Place call light within reach
have pt demonstrate ability to call for the nurse
o Provide a night light
o Keep floors dry and free of clutter
o Pts at risk for falls, place a warning sticker on chart or door
o Place pt in a room near nurses station
o Stay with pt in bathroom
o Keep bed at lowest level
o Place overbed table across wheelchair
o Offer regular opportunities to toilet
o Provide back rubs and distractions
◉ Fire Safety: Answer: - Fire occurs call: "Code Red" or "Code Yellow"
depending on institution process. Stay safe and evacuate if needed. Use
RACE or PASS
- Common code names for fire:
o Mr Red, Dr, Red, and Code Red
◉ fire safety. Answer: - RACE: RESCUE, ALARM, CONFINE,
EXTINGUISH
, - PASS: PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP
◉ infant safety avoid suffocation. Answer: o Avoid toys with small
removable parts
o Do not attach pacifiers to ribbons or strings
o Keep window blind cords out of child's reach
o Do not give young child hard candy, gum peanuts, marshmallows,
popcorn or grapes
o Dispose of burst balloons immediately
o Toxins from environment
o Remove contaminated clothing
o Shower before going home
◉ Delegation: Answer: - Delegate tasks to nursing assistants, NO
assessments, double check if they find critical findings
◉ Physiological Factors: Infants/toddlers/school age/elderly safety
concerns/considerations: Answer: - Most common cause of death in
infants/toddlers/school age/ elderly:
o Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
o Motor vehicle accidents
o Firearms
o Falls
