Question 1

How many workers are needed to safely logroll a person?

Accepted Answer

A)   Just 1
B)   2 or 3
C)   3 or 4
D)   At least 4

Question 2

You need to reposition a person in the chair.Which is correct?

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A)   Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan.
B)   Pull the person up from behind.
C)   Use a transfer belt.
D)   Ask the person what to do.

Question 3

A person is turned as a unit,in alignment,with one motion.This is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Body mechanics
B)   Logrolling
C)   Ergonomics
D)   Safety

Question 4

Friction and shearing can lead to:

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A)   Back injuries
B)   Infection and pressure ulcers
C)   Poor posture and body mechanics
D)   Difficulty breathing

Question 5

Before moving a person in bed,what information do you need from the nurse and the care plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   How to use body mechanics
B)   What procedure to use
C)   The patient's preference for pajamas
D)   Which type of restraint to use B

Question 6

Moving the person from one place to another is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A transfer
B)   Logrolling
C)   Lifting
D)   Handling

Question 7

When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed,you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To dangle means to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hang in the air
B)   Sit on the side of the bed
C)   Use a mechanical lift
D)   Be transferred to a stretcher

Question 9

Logrolling is used to turn which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   All children
B)   Older persons with arthritic spines
C)   Persons with arm fractures
D)   Persons recovering from brain surgery

Question 10

Older persons have fragile bones and joints.To prevent injury when moving these persons,you should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Move the person as quickly as possible.
B)   Request for help if you start to struggle.
C)   Move the person in one movement.
D)   Keep the person in good alignment.

Question 11

The nurse asks you to dangle a resident.Before you do so,you need which of the following information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Which side is strong and which side is weak
B)   How long the person has been asleep
C)   How to use good body mechanics
D)   Which family member is available to help

Question 12

A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to reposition the person onto her right side.What procedure should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Moving the person in segments
B)   Using an assist device
C)   Logrolling
D)   Using a mechanical lift C

Question 13

When transferring persons,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stand with a narrow posture.
B)   Face the person.
C)   Bend your back,not your legs.
D)   Use your arms to do the work.

Question 14

A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning.Which action is unsafe?

Accepted Answer

A)   You lock the wheelchair wheels.
B)   You position the person's feet flat on the floor.
C)   You apply a transfer belt.
D)   You stand behind the wheelchair.

Question 15

A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

A)   Next to the bed on her left side
B)   Next to the bed on her right side
C)   At the foot of the bed
D)   At the head of the bed

Question 16

For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear:

Accepted Answer

A)   Slippers
B)   Socks
C)   Panty hose
D)   Non-skid footwear

Question 17

Older persons are at risk for shearing.Which measure will protect the person from pain and injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask the family member to assist you.
B)   Use a friction-reducing device when moving the person.
C)   Pull the person quickly toward you.
D)   Move the person on your own. B

Question 18

You need to move a resident up in bed.To reduce bending and reaching:

Accepted Answer

A)   Use a lift sheet
B)   Use a transfer belt
C)   Raise the bed for body mechanics
D)   Lock the bed wheels

Question 19

A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell the nurse.
B)   Use the lift.
C)   Get another co-worker to help.
D)   Allow personal choice.Ask the person what to do.

Question 20

A resident is 80 years old.He weighs 195 pounds and is weak.How many workers are needed to move him up in bed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Just 1
B)   At least 2 and a friction-reducing device
C)   At least 3 and a friction-reducing device
D)   At least 4

Exam 18: Safely Moving the Person

How many workers are needed to safely logroll a person?

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You need to reposition a person in the chair.Which is correct?

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A person is turned as a unit,in alignment,with one motion.This is:

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Friction and shearing can lead to:

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Before moving a person in bed,what information do you need from the nurse and the care plan?

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Moving the person from one place to another is:

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When using an assist device to move a person to the side of the bed,you need at least 1 co-worker to help you.

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To dangle means to:

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Logrolling is used to turn which of the following?

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Older persons have fragile bones and joints.To prevent injury when moving these persons,you should do which of the following?

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The nurse asks you to dangle a resident.Before you do so,you need which of the following information?

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A resident is recovering from spinal surgery.You need to reposition the person onto her right side.What procedure should you use?

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When transferring persons,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?

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A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning.Which action is unsafe?

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A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?

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For a bed to wheelchair transfer,the person needs to wear:

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Older persons are at risk for shearing.Which measure will protect the person from pain and injury?

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You need to move a resident up in bed.To reduce bending and reaching:

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A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift.What should you do?

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A resident is 80 years old.He weighs 195 pounds and is weak.How many workers are needed to move him up in bed?

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