Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

What term describes losing balance and collapsing?

1. Evacuation

2. Eye glasses

3. Falls

4. False imprisonment

The correct answer is: Falls

The term that describes losing balance and collapsing is "falls." This term is commonly used in healthcare settings to refer to unintentional falls that can occur due to various factors, such as weakness, dizziness, or environmental hazards. Understanding this terminology is crucial for nursing assistants as they are trained to prevent falls and provide assistance to reduce the risk for patients, especially those who may be at higher risk due to age or medical conditions. The other options do not relate to the act of losing balance and collapsing. Evacuation refers to the process of moving people from a dangerous area to safety, eye glasses are optical devices used to improve vision, and false imprisonment involves unlawfully restricting a person's freedom of movement. These concepts are important in their own contexts but do not pertain to the physical act of falling.