Chapter 18

Question 1

When you move a patient, what is most important

Answer 1

Using your body correctly

Question 2

What position forms an angle in the bed:
90- degree
60- degree
45- degree
30- degree

Answer 2

High-Fowler’s
Fowler’s to High Fowler’s
Fowler’s
Semi-Fowler’s

Question 3

Before moving a person, what should you do?

Answer 3

Explain the procedure to the person

Question 4

T/F
You can use an under-pad to lift a patient

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When using an under-pad, what important safety measure should you ensure?

Answer 5

That the pad is strong enough to support the person’s weight

Question 6

TO reduce bending and reaching, what should you do to the bed

Answer 6

Raise the bed to waist level for proper body mechanics

Question 7

When moving a person, how should you be standing in relation to the patient

Answer 7

Face the person

Question 8

T/F
To prevent work-related injuries, OSHA recommends eliminating manual lifting whenever possible

Answer 8

True, mechanical lifting is best to reduce injury to self and patient