RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 84 of 2368

Which action is part of the universal fall precautions that apply to all clients?

  1. Place the bed in the low position with the brakes locked when the client is resting
  2. Keep the bed at its highest working height with the brakes locked at all times
  3. Leave wheelchair wheels unlocked when the chair is not moving to ease transfers
  4. Turn off all lights at night so the client can sleep without any disturbance
Show answer

Correct answer: Place the bed in the low position with the brakes locked when the client is resting

Universal precautions keep the environment safe: low bed when resting, locked brakes, locked wheelchair wheels, and night lights.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: Interventions to Prevent Falls. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026