Chapter 10 Review Flashcards
Which of the following is part of using proper body mechanics?
(A) The nursing assistant should twist her back when carrying object.
(B) The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.
(C) The nursing assistant should use a narrow base of support.
(D) The nursing assistant should lift with her back, not her legs.
B) the nursing Assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting
Which of the following statements is true of positioning?
(A) Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions or changing positions.
(B) Constant pressure on an area helps prevent skin problems.
(C) NAs should check residents’ skin each time they are repositioned.
(D) Bedbound residents should be reposi- tioned every three hours.
C) NAs should check residents skin each time they are repositioned
How often should bedbound residents be repositioned?
(A) At least every two hours
(B) Once per shift
(C) Twice a day
(D) At least every three hours
A) at least every two hours
How often should residents in wheelchairs be repositioned?
(A) At least every hour
(B) At least every two hours
(C) At least every three hours
(D) At least every four hours
A) at least every hour
A resident who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the position.
(A) Supine
(B) Lateral
(C) Prone
(D) Fowler’s
B) lateral
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the position.
(A) Sims’
(B) Fowler’s
(C) Prone
(D) Lateral
B) Fowlers
A resident who is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in what position?
(A) Sims’
(B) Fowler’s
(C) Prone
(D) Lateral
C) prone
A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the ____ position.
(A) Sims’
(B) Fowler’s
(C) Prone
(D) Supine
A) Sims
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ____ position.
(A) Sims’
(B) Fowler’s
(C) Prone
(D) Supine
D) Supine
Dangling means
(A) Sitting up with legs over side of bed
(B) Sitting up in chair with feet on floor
(C) Lying in bed with feet over side of bed
(D) Hanging both arms over chair rests
A) sitting up with legs over side of bed
When using a transfer belt, the NA should
(A) Place it underneath the resident’s clothing
(B) Place it around the resident’s shoulders
(C) Place it around a resident’s chest
(D) Place it over the resident’s clothing
D) place it over the residents clothing
When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, the NA should plan the move so that
(A) The stronger side moves first
(B) The weaker side moves first
(C) Both feet move at the same time
(D) The wheelchair moves first
A) the stronger side moves first
Which of the following is true of mechanical lifts?
(A) Mechanical lifts prevent injury.
(B) It is safer for the NA to lift residents without the use of a mechanical lift.
(C) There is only one kind of mechanical lift.
(D) When using a mechanical lift, the NA should pump it approximately five feet over the bed before moving the resident.
A) mechanical lifts prevent injury
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
(A) Catch the resident under the arms to stop the fall
(B) Widen her stance and bring the resident’s body close to her
(C) Lock her knees
(D) Move out of the way
B) widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
Which of the following canes has four rubber- tipped feet?
(A) Quad cane
(B) Functional grip cane
(C) C cane
(D) Crutch cane
A) quad cane
