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Question 1

What device can a nursing assistant wear to support the back while lifting?

Answer 1

gait belt

Question 2

In which of the following positions is a patient placed on her abdomen?

Answer 2

prone

Question 3

Which of the following positions may be ordered when a patient needs to lie on his back?

Answer 3

supine

Question 4

Covering part or all of a patient’s body with a sheet or blanket is called

Answer 4

draping

Question 5

In Fowler’s position, the head of the bed is

Answer 5

90 degrees

Question 6

A force caused by one surface rubbing against another is known as

Answer 6

friction

Question 7

A flat, board-like device that is used to help patients move from a bed to a chair at even levels is a

Answer 7

slide board.

Question 8

The proper positioning of the head, back, and limbs in a straight line is body

Answer 8

alignment

Question 9

To avoid injury, do not lift heavy objects higher than

Answer 9

waist level

Question 10

Logrolling is used to move people who have had a

Answer 10

back injury.