'ATI Skills Modules 3.0 Safety Video Practice Test 2025 – The Comprehensive All-in-One Guide for Mastering Safety Skills!'

Leaning or reaching too far from the ladder base creates a significant risk of losing balance and falling. When using a ladder, the user’s center of gravity shifts, and if the individual stretches beyond a safe limit, it increases the likelihood of tipping over or losing footing. Proper ladder usage emphasizes maintaining three points of contact—two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand—at all times. This technique ensures stability and safety while performing tasks at height.

In contrast, securing the ladder before use helps to prevent it from slipping or moving, which is an essential safety measure. Using the ladder on uneven surfaces is hazardous, as it can lead to instability. However, having a partner hold the ladder adds an extra layer of safety by providing support and stability in case the ladder shifts. Hence, avoiding the action of leaning or reaching too far from the ladder base is critical in maintaining safety while using ladders in healthcare settings.