Question

question 25
2 pts
which of the following examples describes negligence? (select all that apply.) ch:5
□ the client care plan states to leave three bed rails up; the support worker leaves up only two, and the client falls out of bed.
□ the client rings the call bell, no one answers, and the client suffers a heart attack.
□ a client begins to cry in the shower, and the support worker tells her to shut up.
□ a support worker leaves the bed in a high position and a confused client breaks a hip trying to get out of the bed.

Explanation:

• First option: Care plan violation (3 bed rails, left 2 up) led to fall – negligence.
• Second option: Not answering call bell led to heart attack – negligence (failure to respond).
• Third option: Telling client to “shut up” is unprofessional, not negligence (no harm from inaction/action breach).
• Fourth option: Leaving bed in high position with confused client led to hip break – negligence (unsafe practice).

Answer:

• The client care plan states to leave three bed rails up; the support worker leaves up only two, and the client falls out of bed.
• The client rings the call bell, no one answers, and the client suffers a heart attack.
• A support worker leaves the bed in a high position and a confused client breaks a hip trying to get out of the bed.