If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?

If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?

• A. Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
• B. Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
• C. Lock her knees
• D. Move out of the way

Answer: (B)

Controlling a fall involves increasing your base of support and bringing the resident into your body so you can guide the movement and protect the head and neck. Widening your stance lowers your center of gravity and makes you steadier, while pulling the resident close gives you better control and reduces the distance they could fall, allowing you to cushion and guide them safely. Grabbing under the arms can injure both you and the resident’s shoulders and arms and isn’t effective for preventing injury. Locking the knees limits your ability to absorb the impact, and simply moving out of the way leaves the resident unprotected.

Controlling a fall involves increasing your base of support and bringing the resident into your body so you can guide the movement and protect the head and neck. Widening your stance lowers your center of gravity and makes you steadier, while pulling the resident close gives you better control and reduces the distance they could fall, allowing you to cushion and guide them safely. Grabbing under the arms can injure both you and the resident’s shoulders and arms and isn’t effective for preventing injury. Locking the knees limits your ability to absorb the impact, and simply moving out of the way leaves the resident unprotected.