Question

You assist your patient to sit on the sit of the bed, before assisting her to a standing position, the resident in the next room begins calling out for help. You should:

A. momentarily step out of the room to check on the resident calling out
B. assist the resident you are working with back into bed and secure side rails in the up position
C. place a chair in front of the resident you were assisting and leave the room
D. use the call light to notify co-worker to check on the resident calling out

Answer 1

When two patients require assistance, use the call light to alert a co-worker to help the other resident while you continue to assist your current patient safely.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are assisting a patient and another resident begins calling out for help, the appropriate action would be to use the call light to notify a co-worker to check on the resident calling out. This allows you to maintain safety for the patient you are currently assisting without leaving them unattended, which could result in a fall or injury. It also ensures that the other resident gets the attention they need in a timely manner. Safety should always be prioritized in healthcare settings.