Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1068 of 1700
How many nursing home residents fall in a typical year?
- About 1 in 10
- About half
- About 1 in 4
- Nearly all
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Correct answer: About half
Falls are common in nursing homes, so prevention is a daily task.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026