CAVIT Direct Care Worker Fundamentals Practice Exam

Which risk factor is NOT commonly associated with falls?

1. Low lighting

2. Clutter

3. Strong ventilation

4. Small pets

The correct answer is: Strong ventilation

Strong ventilation is not commonly associated with falls because it does not directly impact an individual's stability or the environment in which they navigate. Falls are often linked to factors that hinder mobility or create hazards in the living space. Low lighting contributes to falls as it makes it difficult for individuals to see obstacles or changes in surface levels. Clutter represents physical hazards in the environment that can lead to tripping or losing balance. Small pets can also present a risk, as they might unexpectedly cross someone's path, creating a tripping hazard. Strong ventilation, however, simply relates to air circulation and does not create conditions that lead to falls, making it the exception among the listed risk factors.